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$516+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
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 (TR5) 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 April 1, 2025.

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$516
(KLM)

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$682
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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 April 1, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/105:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Sat 5/313:25 pmLAX - IST
1 stop26h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/31$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/68:25 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/198:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$520
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/14:10 pmSAW - LAX
2 stops34h 38mBritish Airways
Sat 5/311:05 pmLAX - SAW
2 stops28h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$520
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/18:15 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 5/88:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/18:15 amIST - LAX
2 stops23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/812:39 pmLAX - IST
2 stops20h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$534
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/288:30 amIST - LAX
2 stops24h 02mAir Canada
Fri 12/58:30 amLAX - IST
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$594
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Mon 9/296:40 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/2711:05 amLAX - IST
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$621
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:50 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/15:55 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/14:20 amIST - LAX
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Sun 4/63:25 pmLAX - IST
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/31$646
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/244:20 amIST - LAX
2 stops28h 15mAir France
Sun 5/48:30 amLAX - IST
2 stops32h 55mAir France
Deal found 3/31$649
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:05 amIST - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/77:55 pmLAX - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$666

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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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Istanbul

Fly to

Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 5/10

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

3:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 00m

$516

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

8:25 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/19

8:05 pm-12:40 am

1 stop18h 35m

$520

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/1

4:10 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops34h 38m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

11:05 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$520

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 5/1

8:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

8:05 pm-12:40 am

1 stop18h 35m

$522

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 8/30

8:25 am-9:56 pm

2 stops23h 31m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

3:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop23h 10m

$529

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 5/7

5:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

6:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$620

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 5/29

2:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

11:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$621

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 5/31

4:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$646

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 4/14

9:20 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops33h 59m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

8:05 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$647

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 4/24

4:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

8:30 am-3:25 am

2 stops32h 55m

$649

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul 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 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 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul 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.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles. 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 April 1, 2025.

The most flights from TR5 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 April 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Istanbul to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7,898 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1,065 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7.6
Good
192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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 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?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Istanbul. On average, Los Angeles has 11 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 9 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $516. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $520 and $529, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $536 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on LOT and KLM, with prices starting from $593 and $607, respectively.

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

    Consider Uzbekistan Airways (86%), Thai Airways (86%) or Turkish Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $629. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Los Angeles) can be booked for $506 on average our data indicates $1,803 when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is London.

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

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $39 per day.

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

    Istanbul to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main least often.

  • 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$443Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$496Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$608Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$609Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$692Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$754Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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