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$376+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 April 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$787
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$376
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,097

Good round-trip deal

$976 or less

Good one-way deal

$564 or less
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 8/96:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Tue 8/194:20 amIST - LAX
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/15$770
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/219:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop30h 45mSAUDIA
Fri 5/210:25 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 40mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/15$787
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/69:00 amLAX - IST
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/203:35 pmIST - LAX
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$788
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/13:40 pmLAX - IST
1 stop23h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 7/95:35 pmIST - LAX
1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/15$865
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/269:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Tue 7/85:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Deal found 4/15$918
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 9/14:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 9/88:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$928

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

9:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 5/2

10:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$787

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 5/20

3:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$788

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

3:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 6/16

4:20 am-8:21 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$800

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

3:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop23h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 7/9

5:35 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$865

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

9:00 pm-3:25 am

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 7/8

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

$918

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

4:20 pm-6:20 am

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

8:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$926

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

8:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 7/21

6:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$948

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 7/14

4:30 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

$376

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

9:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop27h 55m

$498

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

7:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

$506

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 April 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 April 16, 2025.

The most flights from LAX 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 April 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul, such as Delta, KLM and LOT. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,326 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. 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 from for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 12 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $787, SAUDIA will fly you from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to SAUDIA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $800 and $865, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SAUDIA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $498. Vueling flights start at $506 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $531 one-way.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport on time: RwandAir (95%), Uzbekistan Airways (87%), Thai Airways (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $442. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul) can be booked for $564 on average our data indicates $2,523 when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport.

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

    Most of the time, Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights that have layovers will stop in London. London is followed by Frankfurt am Main in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. Amsterdam comes next as the third most popular layover location for Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights.

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

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $50 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Amsterdam?

    Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time at Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum, and Museumplein. Those on a layover in Amsterdam interested in visiting Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum, or Museumplein can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.0 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those landing in Amsterdam looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 per day.

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

    Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights have a layover in Doha the least frequently. Doha is followed by Warsaw in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. Paris comes next as the third least popular layover location for Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Los Angeles 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$650Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$658Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$679Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$736Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$757Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$760Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SAUDIACheapest$769Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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