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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport from £262

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£606

One-way from

£262

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£882

Good round-trip deal

£666 or less

Good one-way deal

£621 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 14/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to Istanbul
25/7
  • 25/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Fri 14/1118:20LAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Thu 27/1104:50IST - LAX
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/7£606
Mon 25/813:00LAX - IST
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Thu 4/904:20IST - LAX
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 13/7£608
Wed 30/722:20LAX - IST
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/815:50IST - LAX
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£610
Fri 22/806:00LAX - IST
2 stops36h 15mAir Canada
Sun 22/208:50IST - LAX
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/7£611
Fri 22/816:45LAX - IST
2 stops34h 20mLufthansa
Wed 11/206:30IST - LAX
2 stops28h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7£611
Thu 21/820:05LAX - IST
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 22/208:20IST - LAX
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/7£612
Thu 21/810:33LAX - IST
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/208:15IST - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7£614
Tue 19/816:45LAX - IST
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/206:30IST - LAX
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7£625

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

18:20-03:50

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 27/11

04:50-18:40

1 stop24h 50m

£606

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

13:00-03:25

2 stops28h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 4/9

04:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

£608

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

22:20-02:20

1 stop18h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 11/8

15:50-13:20

1 stop31h 30m

£610

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

06:00-04:15

2 stops36h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 22/2

08:50-20:50

2 stops23h 00m

£611

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

16:45-13:05

2 stops34h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 11/2

06:30-00:24

2 stops28h 54m

£611

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

20:05-00:40

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 22/2

08:20-18:30

1 stop21h 10m

£612

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

10:33-16:40

2 stops20h 07m

Istanbul

Mon 9/2

08:15-15:20

1 stop18h 05m

£614

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

16:45-21:20

2 stops18h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 8/2

06:30-18:45

2 stops23h 15m

£625

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 25/7

15:20-02:20

1 stop25h 00m

£262

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 18/8

13:40-12:50

Nonstop13h 10m

£365

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 2 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andLOT from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 13 flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul per day from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at £606. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at £608 and £611, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £365 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from £429 and LOT from £432 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport on time: Air New Zealand (92%), Uzbekistan Airways (89%), Thai Airways (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £658 for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £545 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Istanbul) is currently priced at £1,388.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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