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£424 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul departing on 23/10. 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul, 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£511
Typical prices: £850-£660
Delta
Mon 17/8Mon 24/8
LAX - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£733
Typical prices: £824-£672
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/8Wed 30/9
LAX - IST • Direct
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LAX terminals' U shape simplifies navigation.
The M11 metro line connects IST to the city center.
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 13h 10m
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Cheapest • Avg £409 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 33m (one-way)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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18:00 - 03:30
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23h 30m
1 stop
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17:20 - 14:45
IST
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LAX
31h 25m
1 stop
£511Delta
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
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09:30 - 17:55
LAX
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IST
22h 25m
2 stops
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17:55 - 11:45
IST
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LAX
28h 50m
1 stop
£514Delta
Mon, 10 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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18:25 - 03:30
LAX
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IST
23h 05m
1 stop
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06:00 - 18:07
IST
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LAX
22h 07m
2 stops
£518Delta
Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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18:00 - 03:30
LAX
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
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06:00 - 20:24
IST
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LAX
24h 24m
2 stops
£519Delta
Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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05:55 - 17:55
LAX
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IST
26h 00m
2 stops
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17:55 - 16:45
IST
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LAX
33h 50m
2 stops
£522Delta
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Dec
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14:10 - 03:30
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IST
27h 20m
2 stops
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07:15 - 00:48
IST
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LAX
28h 33m
2 stops
£522Delta
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
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18:05 - 03:30
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IST
23h 25m
1 stop
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06:00 - 11:50
IST
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
£531Delta
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
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14:00 - 03:30
LAX
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IST
27h 30m
2 stops
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06:00 - 11:50
IST
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
£534Delta
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
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18:05 - 03:30
LAX
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IST
23h 25m
1 stop
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04:25 - 22:50
IST
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LAX
28h 25m
2 stops
£539Delta
Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
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17:35 - 03:30
LAX
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IST
23h 55m
2 stops
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06:00 - 17:45
IST
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LAX
21h 45m
2 stops
£542Delta
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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?

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

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 £525 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,029 and £922 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £578, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
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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.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

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 Los Angeles to Istanbul

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£424
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (43% more expensive on average)
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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 £424 for a one-way ticket and £511 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: Iberia, SWISS, United Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Lufthansa, American Airlines, and Austrian Airlines.

  • 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.

  • 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 £419 or less one-way and £565 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

 
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