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$514+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$517
(KLM)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$624

Good round-trip deal

$739 or less

Good one-way deal

$656 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/85:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Sun 9/285:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop24h 05mKLM
Deal found 3/24$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/28:25 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/35:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$519
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/34:20 amIST - LAX
1 stop17h 00mAir France
Wed 4/165:15 pmLAX - IST
1 stop24h 10mAir France
Deal found 3/25$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/28:25 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/21:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$523
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/318:25 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 4/251:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$524
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/22:00 pmIST - LAX
2 stops19h 59mLufthansa
Wed 9/176:40 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$598
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/88:30 pmIST - LAX
2 stops33h 20mAir Canada
Sun 8/318:05 amLAX - IST
2 stops22h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:00 pmIST - LAX
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/2310:32 amLAX - IST
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$627
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 3/265:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Wed 4/165:15 pmLAX - IST
1 stop24h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/25$638
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/32:10 pmIST - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/167:55 pmLAX - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$667

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

4:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

5:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop24h 05m

$517

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 5/17

1:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

5:05 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 50m

$520

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

8:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

8:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

$522

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

1:40 pm-3:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

$524

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 9/12

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

1:18 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$593

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 4/12

4:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

5:15 pm-3:25 am

1 stop24h 10m

$600

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 5/30

7:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

12:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$611

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 5/27

5:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

8:15 am-5:00 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$626

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 5/26

5:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$645

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 4/30

8:05 am-11:45 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/30

12:10 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop13h 15m

$679

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Istanbul to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,061 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

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

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Istanbul. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    KLM, at $517, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and British Airways. KLM is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $593 on LOT. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $607 and British Airways from $615 one-way.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles on time: Uzbekistan Airways (86%), Thai Airways (86%), Turkish Airlines (86%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,795 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $649 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $512.

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

    Most of the time, Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flights that have layovers will stop in London.

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

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 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 $38.

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

    Flights departing from Istanbul Airport and landing in Los Angeles layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles. 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$443Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$494Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$615Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$692Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$755Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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