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$420+ Cheap flights from California to Turkey

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from California to Turkey

Cheapest flights from California to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Turkey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 17, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/42:09 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops25h 56m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/164:45 am
IST
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SMF
2 stops45h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/15$879
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/161:05 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops27h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/234:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops28h 56m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/15$890
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/102:20 pm
SNA
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IST
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/234:45 am
IST
-
SNA
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$895
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/11:52 pm
ONT
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IST
2 stops21h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 11/106:30 am
IST
-
ONT
2 stops24h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$910
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:26 pm
SNA
-
IST
2 stops21h 39m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/234:45 am
IST
-
SNA
2 stops24h 59m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/14$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/14:03 pm
ONT
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IST
2 stops19h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 1/126:30 am
IST
-
ONT
2 stops22h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$911
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:00 am
ONT
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IST
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/247:35 am
IST
-
ONT
2 stops25h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$912
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/301:26 pm
SNA
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IST
2 stops23h 34m
British Airways
Fri 12/118:10 am
IST
-
SNA
2 stops24h 37m
British Airways
Deal found 7/15$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/212:30 pm
SNA
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IST
2 stops24h 30m
British Airways
Tue 11/107:35 am
IST
-
SNA
2 stops24h 37m
British Airways
Deal found 7/17$932
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/231:12 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops26h 53m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/34:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops27h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/13$940
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:18 pm
ONT
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IST
2 stops17h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 1/126:30 am
IST
-
ONT
2 stops22h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$945
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:55 pm
SNA
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IST
2 stops22h 10m
British Airways
Tue 8/257:55 pm
IST
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SNA
2 stops33h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 7/16$946

Find flight deals from California to Turkey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Turkey flight deals. Data was last updated July 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$879
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$420
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,306

Good round-trip deal

$1,060 or less

Good one-way deal

$596 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Turkey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Turkey that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/18

4:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops22h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 8/25

7:55 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$946

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

5:50 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops62h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 8/28

11:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$1,010

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 10/27

1:52 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

6:30 am-8:06 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$1,015

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

1:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 10/5

8:50 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$1,047

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 9/15

12:12 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 03m

Istanbul

Tue 9/29

8:05 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops32h 58m

$1,058

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 11/2

10:39 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 41m

Istanbul

Fri 11/6

8:10 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$1,058

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

2:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/18

8:50 am-8:32 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$1,059

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

10:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 9/22

4:25 am-3:54 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,065

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

2:09 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 21m

Istanbul

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$1,067

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 9/5

4:22 pm-12:55 am

2 stops22h 33m

Istanbul

Mon 10/19

8:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,069

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Best time to book a flight from California to Turkey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Turkey from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Turkey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Turkey?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Turkey (average of $727). Flying from California to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to TR?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Turkey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 17, 2026.

When flying from California to Turkey, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from California to Turkey

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Turkey. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 17, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to TR0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Turkey?

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Turkey. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Turkey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Turkey. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Turkey flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Turkey. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Turkey?

    For as low as $946, British Airways can have you in Turkey from California in 22h 10m. There are 6835 mi between California and Turkey. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Turkey one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $197. Users have also found prices from $400 and $451 on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Turkey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Turkey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Turkey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Turkey.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Turkey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Turkey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Turkey?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Turkey (average of $727). Flying from California to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Turkey

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Turkey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$365Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$508Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$516Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$553Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$594Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EgyptairCheapest$602Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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