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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 3:43 am.

The flight takes about 13h 53m.

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

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles takes 13h 53m, covering 17,693 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles range from C$ 1,022 to C$ 1,429, with an average of C$ 1,159 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,022 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the C$ 1,159 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 889 round-trip via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN), compared to C$ 1,212 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 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 IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 784, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,129 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,182, a difference of C$ 53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 40m, compared with 19h 19m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 20h 06m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• RwandAir: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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