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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAXA) to Istanbul (ISTA)

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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$370 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $370, select.
Istanbul.$408 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Istanbul.$409 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.
Istanbul.$425 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.
Istanbul.$426 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
Istanbul.$486 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.
Istanbul.$569 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $569, select.
Istanbul.$618 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $618, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in August.
Mar
from $425
Apr
from $409
May
from $569
Jun
from $655
Jul
from $486
Aug
from $370
Sep
from $408
Oct
from $426
Nov
from $618
Dec
from $765
Jan
from $632
Feb
from $632

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Alternative Los Angeles to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from $392
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from $370
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Los Angeles to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$370
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time13 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week70

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

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $842. 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.
13 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Istanbul.
IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 70 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul is usually March.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $842.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul on Monday, 30 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 12 minutes.
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 Istanbul 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is KLM. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul (ISTA) from Los Angeles (LAXA) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Istanbul? Return tickets start from $842 and one-way flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles start from $370


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Los Angeles from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from $370 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best LAXA-ISTA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Los Angeles.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: IndiGo
    Turkish Airlines
    Uzbekistan Airways
    Thai Airways
    PIA
    Air New Zealand
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Los Angeles and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Los Angeles to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Los Angeles and Istanbul whenever you want.

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