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$349+ 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 9/16. 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 June 6, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:55 am
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Fri 11/67:15 am
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2 stops27h 33m
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Deal found 6/1$704
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/281:00 pm
BUR
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2 stops18h 55m
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Fri 11/67:15 am
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2 stops25h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$704
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:55 am
ONT
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2 stops21h 00m
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Fri 11/137:15 am
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2 stops22h 03m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$705
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/276:00 am
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2 stops25h 55m
Delta
Wed 11/45:55 pm
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2 stops33h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:05 am
BUR
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2 stops23h 50m
Delta
Fri 11/137:15 am
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BUR
2 stops40h 13m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$711
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/139:10 am
SMF
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2 stops32h 20m
Delta
Wed 9/236:00 am
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2 stops26h 44m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:50 am
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2 stops33h 40m
Delta
Mon 9/145:20 pm
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2 stops34h 47m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$728
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:14 pm
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2 stops27h 16m
Delta
Thu 9/246:00 am
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2 stops24h 29m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$748
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1512:51 pm
SMF
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2 stops28h 39m
Delta
Tue 9/226:00 am
IST
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2 stops23h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$749
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:55 am
ONT
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2 stops22h 00m
Delta
Sun 11/85:55 pm
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2 stops33h 17m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$754
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:50 am
BUR
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2 stops22h 05m
Delta
Sun 11/87:15 am
IST
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BUR
2 stops25h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$754
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/67:00 am
ONT
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2 stops23h 55m
Delta
Fri 11/137:15 am
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2 stops27h 33m
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Deal found 6/2$755

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 June 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$704
(Delta)

One-way from

$349
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,407

Good round-trip deal

$1,097 or less

Good one-way deal

$613 or less
From California to Turkey
One-way flight from California to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($290 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Turkey.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Turkey.

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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 June 6, 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

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/14

11:22 am-3:30 am

2 stops30h 08m

Istanbul

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-9:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$727

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/14

6:05 am-3:30 am

2 stops35h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$727

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

7:50 am-3:30 am

2 stops33h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 9/14

5:20 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$728

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

9:16 am-3:30 am

2 stops32h 14m

Istanbul

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-7:39 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$749

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Thu 10/29

9:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 11/6

7:15 am-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$754

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Wed 10/28

9:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 11/8

5:55 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$754

BurbankIstanbul

BUR - IST

BURIST

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 10/29

1:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 11/6

7:15 am-9:47 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$754

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 10/27

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 2/18

6:30 am-9:21 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$912

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

11:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 11/13

7:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$948

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/1

11:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 11/7

7:15 am-8:23 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$958

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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 $729). Flying from California to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,522). 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 June 6, 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 12% 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 June 6, 2026.

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

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

Booking 82 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 May 30, 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 $994, Delta can have you in Turkey from California in 20h 10m. 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 $390. Users have also found prices from $437 and $457 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Turkey (average of $729). Flying from California to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,522). 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 June 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$365Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$508Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$515Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$532Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$553Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EgyptairCheapest$602Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$603Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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