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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 13h 10m
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 918 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 29% 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 round-trip 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.
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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.

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 C$ 992 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,931 and C$ 1,822 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 1,161, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
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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 on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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.

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Low season

February
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)

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

  • 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: Finnair, Iberia, Lufthansa, British Airways, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines, SWISS, and Brussels 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
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We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

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