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$381+ 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to California

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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Sat 1/259:55 amLAX - IST
2 stops20h 00mKLM
Deal found 11/20$490
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/67:30 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 2/273:40 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$527
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:30 pmIST - LAX
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 1/1411:36 amLAX - IST
2 stops18h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:50 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/148:35 amLAX - SAW
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$531
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:35 amIST - LAX
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/149:51 amLAX - IST
2 stops20h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$537
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:50 pmSAW - ONT
2 stops37h 44mBritish Airways
Tue 1/147:00 amONT - SAW
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$546
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:10 amIST - LAX
1 stop22h 00mAir France
Sat 1/255:15 pmLAX - IST
1 stop23h 55mAir France
Deal found 11/20$559
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 12/138:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 12/2811:42 amSFO - IST
2 stops26h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/21$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:35 amIST - LAX
2 stops24h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/78:35 amLAX - IST
2 stops21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$566
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/45:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Wed 12/113:25 pmSFO - IST
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/21$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/288:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$592
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/109:05 amIST - LAX
2 stops22h 27mAir Canada
Fri 1/247:45 amLAX - IST
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$601

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 2/28

5:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

4:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$465

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 3/24

5:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

10:45 am-4:05 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$518

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 3/24

5:10 am-7:22 pm

2 stops24h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

10:45 am-4:05 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$523

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 3/7

5:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:35 am-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$524

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 12/6

7:30 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/27

3:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$527

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 12/24

6:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

5:30 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

$531

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 12/24

3:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

8:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$531

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 12/24

7:35 am-9:59 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

9:51 am-5:30 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$537

IstanbulSan Francisco

SAW - SFO

SAWSFO

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 1/14

3:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop37h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

8:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$542

IstanbulSan Francisco

SAW - SFO

SAWSFO

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 1/16

3:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop34h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

8:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$543

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to California (average of $240). Flying from Istanbul to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 November 21, 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from TR5 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, British Airways and Air Canada 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
235 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,166 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 $599 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LOT from $607 and Lufthansa from $627 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: Uzbekistan Airways (73%), Thai Airways (66%), Turkish Airlines( 66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to California?

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to California is generally $1,516, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $712. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to California (average of $240). Flying from Istanbul to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$426Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$451Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$484Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$550Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$595Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$595Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$616Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$685Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$759Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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