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$350+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Wed 6/18
Wed 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or November, booked 77 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 June 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$553
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$350
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$738

Good round-trip deal

$730 or less

Good one-way deal

$670 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 June 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 10/58:15 amIST - LAX
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/204:45 pmLAX - IST
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$553
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/78:15 amIST - LAX
2 stops26h 01mBritish Airways
Fri 10/174:45 pmLAX - IST
2 stops21h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$554
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/25:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/45:15 pmLAX - IST
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$559
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 10/75:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Thu 10/161:50 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/12$560
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/144:20 amIST - LAX
1 stop17h 00mAir France
Sun 2/156:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 40mAir France
Deal found 6/12$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Wed 7/236:10 amIST - LAX
2 stops37h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/32:55 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$627
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/15:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Tue 10/212:10 pmLAX - IST
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$639
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 10/55:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop31h 45mDelta
Wed 10/156:30 amLAX - IST
2 stops34h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/11$650
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/289:20 pmIST - LAX
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Sun 2/158:45 amLAX - IST
2 stops21h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$658
This Ucuzabilet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ucuzabilet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:05 amIST - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/2912:10 amLAX - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$728

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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 June 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

8:15 am-12:18 am

2 stops26h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

4:45 pm-12:30 am

2 stops21h 45m

$553

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 10/7

8:15 am-12:16 am

2 stops26h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

8:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

$554

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 9/2

5:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

3:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 00m

$559

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 10/7

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$560

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 8/14

4:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

3:25 pm-4:10 am

1 stop25h 45m

$612

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 7/23

6:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops37h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

2:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$627

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

5:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

2:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$639

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

5:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

6:30 am-3:25 am

2 stops34h 55m

$650

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 8/28

9:20 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

8:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$658

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

6:40 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

1:40 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop13h 10m

$728

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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 June 9, 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 77 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 $327). 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 June 13, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 34% 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 June 8, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport 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 June 13, 2025.

The most flights from IST 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 June 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and LOT 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LOT
7.6
Good
1,079 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 11 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?

    American Airlines, at $553, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and KLM. American Airlines is priced at 25% 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 $588 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $623 and LOT from $625 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 (75%), Thai Airways (75%), Turkish Airlines (75%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,897 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $623 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $529.

  • 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, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 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 $44.

  • 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 $327). 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 June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$447Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$499Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$607Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$609Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$662Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$724Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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