$328+ Cheap flights from California to Istanbul (IST)
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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Istanbul (IST). 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 January 22, 2025.
Round-trip from | $678 (Delta) |
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One-way from | $328 (Mytrip) |
Good round-trip deal | $786 or less |
Good one-way deal | $549 or less |
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Cheapest flights from California to IstanbulExplore the most affordable flight options available from California to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
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This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from California to Istanbul within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Istanbul 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 January 22, 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesIstanbul
LAX - IST
LAXIST
Los Angeles
Mon 2/17
11:20 pm-4:10 am
2 stops41h 50m
Istanbul
Thu 2/27
5:55 pm-11:55 pm
2 stops41h 00m
Los AngelesIstanbul
LAX - IST
LAXIST
Los Angeles
Tue 2/11
4:15 pm-1:55 pm
1 stop34h 40m
Istanbul
Fri 3/7
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
1 stop37h 00m
OntarioIstanbul
ONT - IST
ONTIST
Ontario
Mon 3/3
6:00 am-4:10 am
2 stops35h 10m
Istanbul
Thu 3/13
5:10 am-11:56 pm
2 stops28h 46m
OaklandIstanbul
OAK - IST
OAKIST
Oakland
Tue 2/18
6:00 am-4:10 am
2 stops35h 10m
Istanbul
Thu 2/27
5:10 am-11:56 pm
2 stops29h 46m
Santa AnaIstanbul
SNA - IST
SNAIST
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 3/4
7:30 am-4:10 am
2 stops33h 40m
Istanbul
Tue 3/18
5:10 am-7:47 pm
2 stops24h 37m
Los AngelesIstanbul
LAX - IST
LAXIST
Los Angeles
Mon 2/24
7:45 am-6:05 pm
2 stops23h 20m
Istanbul
Wed 3/12
6:50 am-2:05 pm
1 stop17h 15m
Los AngelesIstanbul
LAX - IST
LAXIST
Los Angeles
Tue 3/4
8:35 am-6:05 pm
2 stops22h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 3/31
5:55 pm-1:00 pm
1 stop29h 05m
Los AngelesIstanbul
LAX - IST
LAXIST
Los Angeles
Tue 3/4
8:30 am-6:05 pm
2 stops22h 35m
Istanbul
Wed 3/12
6:50 am-11:55 pm
2 stops27h 05m
Los AngelesIstanbul
LAX - IST
LAXIST
Los Angeles
Tue 4/1
8:30 am-9:20 pm
2 stops26h 50m
Istanbul
Tue 4/8
6:10 am-8:35 pm
2 stops24h 25m
OntarioIstanbul
ONT - IST
ONTIST
Ontario
Tue 3/4
1:44 pm-6:05 pm
2 stops17h 21m
Istanbul
Wed 3/19
6:50 am-8:57 pm
2 stops24h 07m
Best time to book a flight from California to Istanbul
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from California with our price prediction graph.
Travel insights for flights from California to Istanbul
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from California to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 IST?
Find hourly flight availability from California to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from California to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from California to Istanbul. 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 January 22, 2025.
The most flights from USCA to IST are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).
Rainfall in Istanbul by month
Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.
Temperature in Istanbul by month
Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa from California to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Entertainment
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Entertainment
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Food
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Crew
Overall
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Entertainment
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Food
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Reviews
Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Entertainment
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Food
Comfort
Crew
Overall
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Istanbul
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Istanbul. 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 January 22, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$636 | Average$1,019 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$669 | Average$1,156 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$669 | Average$1,246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$701 | Average$1,211 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$734 | Average$1,121 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$755 | Average$1,041 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time86% | |
| Cheapest$762 | Average$1,276 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$774 | Average$1,168 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$839 | Average$1,212 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$849 | Average$1,258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |