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$292+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Mar 28 — Apr 41
Sat 3/28
Sat 4/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 26, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/186:00 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/54:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$595
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/141:00 pm
LAX
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IST
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/234:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$596
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/271:50 pm
LAX
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SAW
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Fri 5/88:50 am
SAW
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LAX
1 stop15h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/26$597
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:25 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$597
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2110:35 am
LAX
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SAW
2 stops20h 30m
KLM
Mon 5/42:40 pm
SAW
-
LAX
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/24$598
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/154:45 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Tue 4/215:20 pm
IST
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LAX
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Deal found 2/24$600
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:45 pm
LAX
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SAW
1 stop18h 15m
KLM
Tue 4/288:50 am
SAW
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LAX
1 stop15h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/25$601
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:50 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/234:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$602
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:25 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop23h 05m
KLM
Wed 4/296:00 am
IST
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LAX
2 stops19h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/25$603
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:00 am
LAX
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SAW
2 stops24h 05m
KLM
Mon 4/272:40 pm
SAW
-
LAX
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/26$604
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:15 pm
LAX
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IST
2 stops18h 15m
Air France
Thu 5/74:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Air France
Deal found 2/25$604
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:45 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/144:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$605

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 February 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$595
(KLM)

One-way from

$292
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$745

Good round-trip deal

$727 or less

Good one-way deal

$529 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 February 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Turkey that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

1:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 5/8

8:50 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$597

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

4:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/9

8:50 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$712

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

4:45 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

4:30 am-9:23 pm

3 stops26h 53m

$715

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

2:38 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-10:19 am

2 stops30h 24m

$721

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

8:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

1:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 00m

$725

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

3:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$726

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$726

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

10:32 am-5:05 pm

2 stops20h 33m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/5

8:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 55m

$726

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

3:50 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/16

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$732

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

1:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/23

8:50 am-7:56 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$732

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Turkey (average of $513). Flying from California to Turkey in September is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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 February 26, 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 4% versus a flight at noon.

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 May 18, 2025.

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

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 February 26, 2026.

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

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 $597, KLM can have you in Turkey from California in 17h 15m. There are 6868 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $396. Users have also found prices from $437 and $461 on KLM and United Airlines, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Turkey (average of $513). Flying from California to Turkey in September is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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 February 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$511Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$517Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$556Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$585Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$603Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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