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£418 Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul (LAX-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:00 - 18:05LAX-IST
24h 05m2 stops
14:35 - 21:31IST-LAX
41h 56m2 stops
Mon, 4 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
12:20 - 22:35LAX-IST
23h 15m2 stops
06:35 - 22:05IST-LAX
26h 30m2 stops
Tue, 12 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
08:30 - 18:05LAX-IST
23h 35m2 stops
06:35 - 16:38IST-LAX
21h 03m2 stops
£702Lufthansa
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Wed, 30 Oct - Tue, 12 Nov
21:30 - 00:40LAX-IST
16h 10m1 stop
18:40 - 14:50IST-LAX
31h 10m1 stop
£712British Airways
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Sun, 10 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
00:51 - 22:35LAX-IST
34h 44m3 stops
06:35 - 22:38IST-LAX
27h 03m2 stops
£742United Airlines
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Wed, 13 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
16:00 - 22:35LAX-IST
19h 35m2 stops
06:35 - 07:33IST-LAX
35h 58m2 stops
£747United Airlines
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Sun, 10 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
15:05 - 22:35LAX-IST
20h 30m1 stop
06:35 - 16:38IST-LAX
21h 03m2 stops
£750Lufthansa
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Thu, 14 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
21:50 - 00:40LAX-IST
16h 50m1 stop
18:40 - 13:25IST-LAX
29h 45m1 stop
£752British Airways
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Sat, 26 Oct - Mon, 11 Nov
19:25 - 18:45LAX-IST
13h 20mdirect
08:00 - 11:40IST-LAX
13h 40mdirect
£833Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 15 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
13:35 - 12:45LAX-IST
13h 10mdirect
08:00 - 11:40IST-LAX
13h 40mdirect
£860Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 13 Oct - Thu, 24 Oct

Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Istanbul, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost £825 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,274 and £1,174 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul from Los Angeles were found on Qatar Airways (£568) and United Airlines (£631), and the lowest return tickets were found on Lufthansa (£702) and British Airways (£712).

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is £795.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 13h 14m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul take?

Direct flights cover the 6,832 miles separating Los Angeles and Istanbul in about 13h 10m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 13:35 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 12:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport jets off at 19:25 and lands at 18:45.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£418
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport was £531 for a one-way ticket and £876 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Istanbul flight route: Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Finnair, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, and American Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £501 or less one-way and £674 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Istanbul

Monday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Los Angeles

Monday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3711 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.4Boarding
7.8Crew
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, May 2024IAD - IST
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Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/6Tue
1 stop
17h 50mLAX-IST
£418
18/6Tue
1 stop
17h 50mLAX-IST
£498
28/5Tue
1 stop
17h 50mLAX-IST
£501
10/7Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
28h 00mLAX-IST
£568
10/7Wed
2 stopsQatar Airways
34h 49mLAX-IST
£590
17/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
27h 06mLAX-IST
£631
2/6Sun
1 stopKLM
16h 15mLAX-IST
£659
4/6Tue
1 stopKLM
16h 15mLAX-IST
£663
4/9Wed
directTurkish Airlines
13h 10mLAX-IST
£669
10/7Wed
directTurkish Airlines
13h 20mLAX-IST
£1,112

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 05mLAX-IST
13/11Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 30mIST-LAX
£954
20/5Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 55mLAX-IST
7/11Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 25mIST-LAX
£956
21/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
16h 15mLAX-IST
10/11Sun
multi-stopDelta
22h 10mIST-LAX
£1,027
21/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
16h 15mLAX-IST
9/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
16h 35mIST-LAX
£1,027
23/5Thu
multi-stopSAUDIA
30h 45mLAX-IST
23/6Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
27h 20mIST-LAX
£1,069
22/5Wed
multi-stop
23h 48mLAX-IST
24/5Fri
multi-stop
27h 53mIST-LAX
£1,086
20/5Mon
directTurkish Airlines
13h 10mLAX-IST
26/6Wed
directTurkish Airlines
13h 40mIST-LAX
£1,092
22/5Wed
directTurkish Airlines
13h 10mLAX-IST
25/7Thu
directTurkish Airlines
13h 55mIST-LAX
£1,119
23/5Thu
multi-stopSAUDIA
30h 45mLAX-IST
21/7Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
31h 05mIST-LAX
£1,234
22/5Wed
multi-stop
23h 30mLAX-IST
29/5Wed
multi-stop
24h 18mIST-LAX
£3,086

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Los Angeles - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (undefined)United States

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Los Angeles

Cabin classes:

£3,180
£667

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