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$482+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
May 26 — Jun 21
Tue 5/26
Tue 6/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 26, 2026.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 6/14:25 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/141:45 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$686
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/315:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Sun 2/141:45 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop16h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/21$687
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 9/25:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Wed 9/94:45 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/22$689
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:00 am
IST
-
LAX
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/142:00 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$692
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 6/16:00 am
IST
-
LAX
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Sun 2/141:45 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop16h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/21$696
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/45:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop31h 25m
KLM
Mon 5/114:45 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/22$710
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Sun 9/137:00 am
LAX
-
IST
2 stops32h 20m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$711
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 4/276:00 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Tue 5/51:50 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop25h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/25$712
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sat 5/25:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Sat 2/207:00 am
LAX
-
IST
2 stops22h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$713
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/246:00 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Mon 5/112:05 pm
LAX
-
IST
2 stops25h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$714
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 4/245:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop31h 25m
Delta
Mon 4/271:50 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop25h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$715
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 4/306:00 am
IST
-
LAX
2 stops24h 49m
Delta
Mon 2/2211:00 am
LAX
-
IST
2 stops18h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$716

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$686
(Air France)

One-way from

$482
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$763

Good round-trip deal

$775 or less

Good one-way deal

$694 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles 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 April 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops24h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$719

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops24h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

7:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$720

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 9/11

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

7:45 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$736
Quickest round-trip

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 6/24

8:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/3

2:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$801

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 6/17

8:15 am-8:58 pm

2 stops22h 43m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/24

2:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$817

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 6/25

6:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops24h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/29

5:05 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 15m

$833

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 7/21

5:40 am-11:18 am

2 stops39h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/28

10:55 am-9:15 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$839

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 5/16

1:10 pm-12:59 am

2 stops21h 49m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/31

6:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop20h 20m

$849

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 6/18

1:10 pm-12:56 am

2 stops21h 46m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/2

1:25 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$852

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 6/20

5:50 am-9:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/14

11:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$886

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/24

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $711). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,006). 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 IST to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 26, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated April 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,332 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,954 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,917 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Istanbul?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 11 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Istanbul. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    Delta can get you from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in just under 18h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Istanbul Airport and Los Angeles is about 6831 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?

    KLM, at $503, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and American Airlines. KLM is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $382 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $392 and Qatar Airways from $538 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles on time: Uzbekistan Airways (78%), Thai Airways (76%), Turkish Airlines (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,233 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $646 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $669.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    Most of the time, Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flights that have layovers will stop in London.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $37.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flights?

    Flights departing from Istanbul Airport and landing in Los Angeles layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $711). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,006). 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 8 airlines flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles. 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 April 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$503Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$528Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$539Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$574Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$627Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$653Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$667Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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