IST - LAX

£487 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles departing on 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£487
Typical prices: £509-£605
Delta
Tue 31/3Mon 6/4
IST - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£572
Typical prices: £696-£810
Turkish Airlines
Mon 20/4Tue 30/6
IST - LAX • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checks.
For a quick exit, use the LAX FlyAway bus service.
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg £400 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 20m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
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17:20 - 14:45
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31h 25m
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05:45 - 16:20
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24h 35m
2 stops
£487Delta
Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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06:00 - 14:45
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18h 45m
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13:50 - 16:20
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16h 30m
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£488Delta
Wed, 1 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
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06:00 - 14:45
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18h 45m
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14:35 - 01:20
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24h 45m
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£491Delta
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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17:20 - 11:50
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28h 30m
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18:00 - 03:30
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23h 30m
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£491Delta
Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 23 Aug
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17:20 - 11:50
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28h 30m
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13:50 - 01:20
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25h 30m
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£492Delta
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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17:20 - 14:45
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31h 25m
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13:50 - 16:20
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£493Delta
Tue, 31 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
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31h 25m
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09:00 - 16:20
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21h 20m
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£494Delta
Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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17:20 - 11:50
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28h 30m
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10:30 - 16:20
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19h 50m
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£494Delta
Fri, 27 Mar - Sat, 12 Sep
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04:50 - 19:35
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24h 45m
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07:00 - 01:20
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32h 20m
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£495Delta
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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06:00 - 21:04
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25h 04m
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07:35 - 16:20
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22h 45m
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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 return flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles departing in March.

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 £537 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £746 and £631 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 £571 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£487
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 £487 for a one-way ticket and £487 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 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £610 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £409 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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.

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Reviews of the top 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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4256 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
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Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

6.0 GoodRob, Mar 2026
IST - IAD
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Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

I paid for a very expensive Business Class seat to and from Cairo Egypt from Charleston SC. There was partnership from states to London using American Airlines. That leg was amazing. The British Airlines leg was a joke. They used the standard no leg room 3 by 3 seats. A tray was put on the middle seat. The trip was 5 hours, from London to Cairo, thus my BC purchase. There was no screen proving tv/movie options, only a small device plug. The fold down tray and the bag of peanuts were typical of normal short run flying. The one toilet was located in the galley. We all got to know each other well. This was my first and last trip with British Airlines. I now understand why they would NEVER give me a seat chart so that I could make a selection.prior to departure. It honestly would not have made a difference, there were less than 50% of occupied seats. Apparently everyone got the memo but me. I have never felt so cheated as with that trip, got to so another going back to London, yeah. I will be sending a letter to customer service and asking for a refund. I will be photos comparing the two BC legs. OH, one more thing. The FC ticket holders got bulkhead and exit row seats. I know they had to be thrilled

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

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