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$492+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 March 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$747
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$492
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$971
From Los Angeles to Istanbul
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($262 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 March 27, 2025.

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Fri 5/27:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/144:35 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$747
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Tue 4/16:50 pmLAX - SAW
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1912:00 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$752
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Tue 11/187:20 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop32h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 12/33:50 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$756
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Mon 5/59:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop27h 40mSAUDIA
Fri 5/1610:25 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 40mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/26$777
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Thu 11/204:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops21h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/47:35 amIST - LAX
2 stops23h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$827
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Sat 3/2911:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop27h 45mLOT
Mon 12/156:30 pmIST - LAX
1 stop30h 50mLOT
Deal found 3/26$850
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Wed 10/19:00 amLAX - IST
2 stops28h 55mIcelandair
Wed 10/87:05 amIST - LAX
2 stops28h 22mIcelandair
Deal found 3/26$878
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Tue 10/76:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Thu 10/164:20 amIST - LAX
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/26$881
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Wed 4/24:20 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 5/48:05 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$922

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

7:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

4:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$747

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Mon 4/14

2:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/14

4:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 25m

$753

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

9:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop27h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

10:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$777

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 9/23

1:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

7:05 am-1:27 am

2 stops28h 22m

$892

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

4:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/24

8:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$922

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

7:46 am-9:50 pm

3 stops28h 04m

$492

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

4:30 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

$492

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

9:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$502

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

4:20 pm-6:20 am

1 stop28h 00m

$554

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

4:20 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop40h 25m

$556

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

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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 63 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 $923). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul 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 March 27, 2025.

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 11% 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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul 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

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 March 27, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to TR5 are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 March 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • 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 8 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, SAUDIA ($762), Icelandair ($892), and Qatar Airways ($939) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Users have found that SAUDIA is 32% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $497. However, be on the lookout for offers from SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines, 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 RwandAir (92%), Uzbekistan Airways (85%) and Thai Airways (85%).

  • 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 $2,814, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $432. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul), is priced around $665.

  • 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache more than anywhere else. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $43.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow 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 Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum, and De Dam. Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum and De Dam are located about 6.8 mi, 6.0 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol for about $45 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 $923). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$649Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$660Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$674Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$736Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$755Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
KLMCheapest$757Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$762Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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