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$324+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul

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LAX — IST
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 20, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$675
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$324
(Kiwi.com)
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Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
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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 November 20, 2024.

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Sat 12/285:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops42h 15mLufthansa
Tue 1/286:50 amIST - LAX
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Deal found 11/19$700
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Sat 12/283:25 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Tue 1/145:10 amIST - LAX
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/20$712
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Sat 12/285:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
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2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$744
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Deal found 11/19$793
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Sat 12/285:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
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3 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$839
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Fri 11/294:15 pmLAX - IST
1 stop21h 25mLOT
Wed 12/117:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop23h 40mLOT
Deal found 11/20$896
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Sun 12/86:55 pmLAX - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/181:50 pmIST - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$915
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Mon 12/28:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop27h 55mSAUDIA
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1 stop27h 40mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/19$968
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Mon 12/23:10 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 12/118:10 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$997
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Sun 12/13:10 pmLAX - IST
1 stop40h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 12/108:10 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,004
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Thu 12/269:20 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 1/293:50 pmSAW - LAX
2 stops30h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,086

Find flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Wed 1/15

11:05 am-4:55 pm

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Wed 2/26

5:10 am-4:17 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$675

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Sun 1/12

12:00 pm-4:10 am

2 stops29h 10m

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Tue 1/21

5:10 am-9:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$677

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LAXSAW

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Wed 1/15

5:40 pm-6:05 am

2 stops25h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/26

9:05 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$686

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Mon 1/20

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

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Fri 2/7

6:50 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$691

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LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sat 12/28

5:30 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 1/28

6:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$700

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Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

1:15 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 1/30

6:50 am-4:51 pm

3 stops45h 01m

$717

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LAX - SAW

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Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

4:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop34h 15m

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1:40 pm-7:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

$921

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Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

8:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 10m

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Tue 1/14

3:50 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops39h 07m

$977

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

8:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$324

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LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 12/4

9:30 pm-1:45 am

3 stops41h 15m

$325

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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

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

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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul. 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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul (average of $897). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 November 20, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Istanbul 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 10% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to TR5 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 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 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 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, 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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Air Canada and British Airways from Los Angeles to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.0

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8.3

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8.1

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7.9

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1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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Very good
3,486 reviews
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3,486 reviews

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8.0

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8.3

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8.1

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7.9

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1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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8,756 reviews
8.1
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3,486 reviews

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8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
1,165 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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Good
3,831 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.4
Good
734 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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8.0

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8.3

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8.1

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7.9

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1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 12 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($677), Air Canada ($691), and Lufthansa ($700) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Users have found that Delta is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vueling, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $324. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sichuan Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Istanbul for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul are Uzbekistan Airways (88%), Air New Zealand (82%) and Thai Airways (81%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $1,983, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $496. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul), is priced around $654.

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

  • 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 Trafalgar Square more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $40.

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

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. Römerberg, Hauptwache and Römer are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Frankfurt am Main can rent a car from Frankfurt am Main for about $39 per day.

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

    Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time at De Dam, Anne Frank Huis, and Van Gogh Museum. De Dam, Anne Frank Huis and Van Gogh Museum are located about 7.0 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol for about $37 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul (average of $897). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$635Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$682Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$694Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$758Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$780Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$788Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$847Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$868Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$897Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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