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Cheapest return fare
£590
Typical prices: £637-£792
Delta
Fri 21/8Sun 23/5
IST - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£599
Typical prices: £542-£680
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/11Sun 8/11
IST - LAX • Direct
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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

Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 May
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17:20 - 14:45
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31h 25m
1 stop
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13:50 - 01:20
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25h 30m
1 stop
£590Delta
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 4 Jan
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05:40 - 16:20
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LAX
20h 40m
1 stop
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07:00 - 18:10
LAX
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IST
24h 10m
2 stops
£590United Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
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05:40 - 21:17
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LAX
25h 37m
2 stops
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17:30 - 22:45
LAX
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IST
18h 15m
2 stops
£590United Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 4 Jan
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05:40 - 17:49
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LAX
22h 09m
2 stops
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10:50 - 18:10
LAX
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IST
20h 20m
2 stops
£593United Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Delta Logo
17:20 - 11:50
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LAX
28h 30m
1 stop
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15:15 - 03:30
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
£593Delta
Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
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17:20 - 11:50
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LAX
28h 30m
1 stop
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15:15 - 03:30
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
£593Delta
Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov
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05:40 - 20:22
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LAX
24h 42m
2 stops
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13:55 - 22:45
LAX
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IST
21h 50m
2 stops
£593United Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Delta Logo
17:20 - 11:50
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LAX
28h 30m
1 stop
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15:15 - 03:30
LAX
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
£593Delta
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 4 Jan
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20:05 - 18:25
IST
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LAX
32h 20m
1 stop
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20:50 - 17:45
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IST
33h 55m
1 stop
£600British Airways
Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 4 Jan
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15:45 - 18:25
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LAX
36h 40m
1 stop
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20:50 - 00:00
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16h 10m
1 stop
£600British Airways
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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 August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £705 and £910 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £590 on Delta (21 Aug–23 May).

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 July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £826 and £813 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 £604 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 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jenna Scatena

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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£405
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles was £405 for a one-way ticket and £590 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?

    oneworld 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.

  • 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 £520 or less one-way.

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Reviews of the top airline 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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British AirwaysOverall score based on 8127 reviews
7.7Crew
6.5Entertainment
6.8Comfort
7.0Boarding
6.4Food
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I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
LHR - LAX
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I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

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.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

The air hostess were good, cheerful, but I didn't like the boarding. My son and I initially bought our flight tickets, making sure it included 1 luggage and a carry on. Tickets were purchased for British airlines, but we were merged with American Airlines. At checking in our languages, we were told, we don't have luggage prepaid so we had to pay extra $125 each and almost £60 on our way back. I think that's unfair.

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