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

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $789. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$788 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $788, select.

Los Angeles.$789 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.

Los Angeles.$789 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.

Los Angeles.$789 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.

Los Angeles.$789 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.

Los Angeles.$790 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $790, select.

Los Angeles.$791 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $791, select.

Los Angeles.$791 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $791, select.

Los Angeles.$791 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $791, select.

Los Angeles.$792 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $792, select.

Los Angeles.$792 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $792, select.

Los Angeles.$954 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.

Los Angeles.$954 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.

Los Angeles.$954 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.

Los Angeles.$954 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.

Los Angeles.$954 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles International

Istanbul to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Istanbul to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$788
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	14 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airline	Uzbekistan Airways
Average flights per week	62

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles International is $788. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles International?

14 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Istanbul to Los Angeles International.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles International?

Uzbekistan Airways, IndiGo and PIA fly direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles International.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Los Angeles International?

As of September 2026, there are 62 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles International?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 1 minute.

How can I find the best flight deal to Los Angeles International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International with?

Currently, LOT and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 13 hours 50 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles 11 hours behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 15 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 08:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:40 with Turkish Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Los Angeles (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and LAX include:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

$620 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start at $788. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to LAX.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to LAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Los Angeles in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to LAX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Jose is another standout destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.