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£426 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul 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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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
United Airlines Logo
16:10 - 22:45LAX-IST
19h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 13:05IST-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
£573United Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Tue, 13 Jan
United Airlines Logo
14:18 - 22:45LAX-IST
21h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 13:05IST-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
£574United Airlines
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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
KLM Logo
11:45 - 16:55LAX-IST
18h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
17:55 - 11:45IST-LAX
28h 50m1 stop
£575KLM
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Wed, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Mar
United Airlines Logo
11:02 - 18:05LAX-IST
20h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 18:09IST-LAX
21h 39m2 stops
£575United Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
KLM Logo
18:30 - 03:50LAX-IST
23h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
04:50 - 18:35IST-LAX
24h 45m1 stop
£576KLM
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
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19:45 - 00:05LAX-IST
18h 20m1 stop
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03:35 - 17:30IST-LAX
23h 55m1 stop
Thu, 13 Nov - Fri, 13 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
08:15 - 18:05LAX-IST
22h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
06:30 - 18:09IST-LAX
21h 39m2 stops
£581Lufthansa
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Thu, 30 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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10:29 - 22:45LAX-IST
26h 16m2 stops
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19:00 - 13:05IST-LAX
29h 05m1 stop
Sun, 9 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 22:45LAX-IST
18h 15m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
06:30 - 13:05IST-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
£590Lufthansa
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Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:05 - 13:15LAX-IST
13h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:05 - 11:10IST-LAX
14h 05mdirect
£628Turkish Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
LAX terminals' U shape simplifies navigation.
The M11 metro line connects IST to the city center.
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Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from £573 (return)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£573
Typical prices: £596-781
United Airlines
Thu 6/11Wed 26/11
LAX - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£628
Typical prices: £660-827
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/11Wed 26/11
LAX - IST • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
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.
Airports
LAX

LAX terminals are in a U shape, making navigation easier. Allow extra time if checking in at one terminal and departing from another.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
IST

The new M11 metro line connects IST to Istanbul city centre, running every 5 minutes from 6 am to midnight, easing long-haul travel.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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

Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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.

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

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

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

For Los Angeles to Istanbul, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £607 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,076 and £894 respectively.

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

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 £640 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£426
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Istanbul 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport was £579 for a one-way ticket and £779 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Istanbul flight route: SWISS, Iberia, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, and Air France.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

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

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Los Angeles

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul. 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul? 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3968 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
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Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

2.0 MediocreRaj, Sept 2025LAX - IST
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Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

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