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$179+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
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 March 15, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:10 pm
LAX
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Nonstop13h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/202:30 pm
IST
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LAX
Nonstop13h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/14$652
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 3/311:25 pm
LAX
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Nonstop13h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/88:00 am
IST
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LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11$653
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/18:10 pm
LAX
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IST
Nonstop13h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/88:00 am
IST
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LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11$655
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/281:25 pm
LAX
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IST
Nonstop13h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/62:30 pm
IST
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LAX
Nonstop13h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$656
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/64:45 pm
LAX
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1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$660
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 4/54:45 pm
LAX
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1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$661
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/64:45 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 3/11$662
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/58:10 pm
LAX
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IST
Nonstop13h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/212:30 pm
IST
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LAX
Nonstop13h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$662
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/64:45 pm
LAX
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SAW
1 stop18h 15m
KLM
Wed 4/298:50 am
SAW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
KLM
Deal found 3/10$663
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/54:45 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/214:25 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$667
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/64:45 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Mon 4/275:20 pm
IST
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LAX
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Deal found 3/10$669
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/285:40 pm
LAX
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1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
IST
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LAX
2 stops20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$670

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 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$652
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806

Good round-trip deal

$769 or less

Good one-way deal

$537 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Turkey that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

3:50 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/6

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$682

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

4:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/27

2:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$712

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/28

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$713

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

4:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

4:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$723

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

7:45 am-5:05 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/20

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$723

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

6:00 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$724

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

12:00 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$728

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Sat 8/15

5:05 pm-3:30 am

2 stops48h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-4:14 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$773

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

5:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 5/3

4:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$774

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

6:00 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$784

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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 15, 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.

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 March 15, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to TR0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 $845, KLM can have you in Turkey from California in 18h 51m. 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $390. 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 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 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$511Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$517Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$556Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$572Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$603Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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