£404 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Uzbekistan Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £511 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with £756 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 22% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 11% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £714 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £760, a difference of £46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 30 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 and lands at 01:54
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 09:19.

The flight takes about 13h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of £742. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport takes 13h 09m, covering 6,831 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £417, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 22m, compared to 18h 48m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 18h 59m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Istanbul Airport is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Turkey Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport range from £580 to £933, with an average of £742 over the past 12 months. Anything below £580 counts as a good deal.