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$288+ Cheap flights from Istanbul to California

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) to California (USCA). 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$452
(KLM)

One-way from

$288
(Kiwi.com)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/245:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Mon 2/171:50 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/21$555
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/255:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops22h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1910:55 amSFO - IST
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$566
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/255:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAir France
Wed 2/193:25 pmSFO - IST
1 stop25h 45mAir France
Deal found 12/21$578
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:35 amIST - SFO
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 2/208:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$614
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/235:55 pmIST - SFO
2 stops33h 22mDelta
Wed 2/193:25 pmSFO - IST
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/21$622
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/233:55 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop34h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 2/168:40 pmSFO - SAW
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$649
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/235:55 pmIST - LAS
1 stop31h 15mDelta
Fri 1/1710:05 pmLAS - IST
2 stops31h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/21$649
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:10 amIST - LAX
2 stops22h 34mAir France
Tue 1/73:25 pmLAX - IST
2 stops49h 45mAir France
Deal found 12/21$653
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/285:10 amIST - LAX
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Tue 1/2812:00 pmLAX - IST
2 stops17h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/21$661
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:50 amIST - LAX
2 stops28h 16mLufthansa
Tue 1/287:20 amLAX - IST
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$672
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:50 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 1/75:55 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop33h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$678
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:35 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 1/75:55 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$679

Find flights from Istanbul to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to California 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 December 22, 2024.

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IstanbulSan Jose

IST - SJC

ISTSJC

Istanbul

Fri 1/17

5:10 am-5:35 pm

2 stops23h 25m

San Jose

Tue 1/21

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$452

IstanbulBurbank

IST - BUR

ISTBUR

Istanbul

Tue 2/4

5:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 2/11

7:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$455

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 2/26

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

2:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$478

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 1/23

7:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

9:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

$484

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 1/23

6:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

8:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$486

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 1/23

3:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

8:05 am-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$486

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 1/23

7:35 am-9:42 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

8:35 am-12:30 am

2 stops28h 55m

$496

IstanbulOntario

IST - ONT

ISTONT

Istanbul

Wed 1/15

7:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Ontario

Fri 1/24

10:56 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$496

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 1/16

7:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops24h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

10:40 am-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$497

IstanbulSanta Ana

IST - SNA

ISTSNA

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

7:35 am-8:59 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/20

11:43 am-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$497

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to California

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to California (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to California. 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from TR5 to USCA 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 California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, British Airways and Air France from Istanbul to California. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
474 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
495 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $584 on Air France. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LOT from $594 and British Airways from $595 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Istanbul to California?

    Most travelers choose Istanbul - Los Angeles, Istanbul - San Francisco or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Los Angeles when deciding on the best route from Istanbul to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Istanbul, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (72%), Turkish Airlines (72%), Pakistan International Airlines( 72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to California?

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to California is generally $1,869, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $691. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $439 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to California 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 to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to California (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 9 airlines flying from Istanbul to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to California. 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$426Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$484Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$567Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$595Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$623Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$685Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$757Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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