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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles (IST-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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vie., 12 sep. - mié., 17 sep.
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06:10 - 11:50IST-LAX
15h 40m1 stop
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16:50 - 01:20LAX-IST
22h 30m1 stop
£401KLM
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dom., 14 sep. - dom., 21 sep.
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06:10 - 14:50IST-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:50 - 01:20LAX-IST
22h 30m1 stop
£402KLM
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sáb., 11 oct. - sáb., 18 oct.
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17:05 - 11:50IST-LAX
28h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:50 - 01:20LAX-IST
22h 30m1 stop
£402KLM
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vie., 16 ene. - mié., 28 ene.
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08:10 - 18:25IST-LAX
21h 15m1 stop
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21:00 - 13:55LAX-IST
29h 55m1 stop
£421British Airways
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vie., 16 ene. - mié., 28 ene.
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18:40 - 15:20IST-LAX
31h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:36 - 17:25LAX-IST
19h 49m2 stops
£422British Airways
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lun., 1 sep. - lun., 15 sep.
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06:10 - 13:00IST-LAX
16h 50m1 stop
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14:55 - 21:20LAX-IST
20h 25m1 stop
£470United Airlines
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mar., 13 ene. - dom., 18 ene.
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 20:50IST-LAX
25h 20m2 stops
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00:59 - 17:55LAX-IST
29h 56m2 stops
£475United Airlines
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sáb., 11 oct. - sáb., 18 oct.
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06:10 - 22:30IST-LAX
26h 20m2 stops
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18:30 - 03:25LAX-IST
22h 55m1 stop
vie., 12 sep. - jue., 26 feb.
Delta Logo
06:10 - 14:50IST-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:20 - 16:55LAX-IST
23h 35m2 stops
£486Delta
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vie., 12 sep. - jue., 26 feb.
Delta Logo
06:10 - 14:50IST-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
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06:30 - 16:55LAX-IST
23h 25m2 stops
£487Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Expect lengthy waits at security during busy times. Arrive early and wear comfortable shoes for the long walk to gates.

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LAX

For a quick exit, use the LAX FlyAway bus to Union Station or Van Nuys. It's a popular and cost-effective option.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost £443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £810 and £651 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £530 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight£281
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Los Angeles flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles was £374 for a one-way ticket and £534 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    Istanbul airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £344 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £670 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Los Angeles or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Los Angeles

Monday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +4 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +4 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +4 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +4 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +4 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +4 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Istanbul

Monday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +5 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +5 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, IndiGo, +5 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1383 reviews
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

6.0 GoodKathleen P, Jun 2025EDI - AMS
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

I was put into business class. Wow! My flight attendant was great! The food amazing’

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

Safe arrival. Improvement on Time efficiency Effective Communication will be great.

Not so good with their baggage handling as they damaged one of my check in luggage

A good flight back to Tampa and thankfully although we had a 90 minute delay because of thunder storms from Charlotte to bottom iof Florida, it was a prudent to avoid these for a comfortable flight as opposed to being tossed around with turbulence.

All went well on the flight, not happy of course with having to pay for a seat and in hold luggage of £50

They removed our booking without telling us. Cost us thousands to book last minute

The decided to just remove our booking without telling us. It ended up costing us thousands

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