Turkey

$357+ 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Apr 27 — May 41
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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 March 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 8/106:00 pm
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1 stop23h 30m
Delta
Tue 8/185:20 pm
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LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/612:00 pm
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1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/206:45 am
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LAX
1 stop39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:15 pm
LAX
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1 stop26h 15m
Delta
Wed 8/266:00 am
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LAX
2 stops20h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$699
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/412:00 pm
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2 stops28h 50m
Delta
Wed 11/115:55 pm
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2 stops35h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$704
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 7/294:45 pm
LAX
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1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Tue 8/114:25 am
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LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$716
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 7/273:15 pm
LAX
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1 stop26h 15m
Delta
Tue 8/114:25 am
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LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$717
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:42 pm
LAX
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2 stops23h 48m
Delta
Tue 8/114:25 am
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LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$721
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/124:30 pm
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1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/229:15 pm
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1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$722
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 pm
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1 stop23h 30m
Delta
Thu 5/74:25 am
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LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$723
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 am
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2 stops33h 20m
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Tue 5/126:00 am
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1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$724
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/276:00 pm
LAX
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1 stop23h 30m
Delta
Wed 5/64:25 am
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LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$724
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 7/276:05 pm
LAX
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1 stop23h 25m
Delta
Wed 8/56:00 am
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2 stops18h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$726

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 March 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$689
(Delta)

One-way from

$357
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806

Good round-trip deal

$751 or less

Good one-way deal

$543 or less
From California to Turkey
One-way flight from California to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Turkey that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

3:15 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$690

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/20

5:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-10:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$733

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

3:05 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$733

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

3:15 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$783

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/26

1:20 pm-1:20 am

2 stops26h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$838

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 8/3

6:05 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-9:03 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$851

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 4/28

1:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$873

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

3:05 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

4:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$894
Quickest round-trip

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

$918

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

1:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/20

8:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 55m

$943

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 March 28, 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 3% 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.

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 $895, Delta can have you in Turkey from California in 21h 58m. There are 6805 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, 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$508Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$516Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$553Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$572Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$603Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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