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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport from £489

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 23 June 2026.

Tue 25/813:25
LAX
-
IST
Nonstop13h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/908:00
IST
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/6£780
Sun 6/916:20
LAX
-
IST
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/920:05
IST
-
LAX
2 stops32h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/6£781
Tue 24/1115:10
LAX
-
IST
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1120:10
IST
-
LAX
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/6£782
Thu 3/916:20
LAX
-
IST
1 stop40h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/920:05
IST
-
LAX
2 stops32h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/6£782
Tue 24/1115:10
LAX
-
IST
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 1/1220:10
IST
-
LAX
2 stops31h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/6£783
Fri 11/908:30
LAX
-
IST
2 stops35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/920:05
IST
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£785
Sat 12/909:03
LAX
-
IST
2 stops41h 12m
Qatar Airways
Fri 2/1020:05
IST
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£787
Mon 19/1017:05
LAX
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
British Airways
Sat 31/1018:40
IST
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 22/6£788
Sat 12/909:03
LAX
-
IST
2 stops41h 12m
Qatar Airways
Mon 28/913:45
IST
-
LAX
1 stop34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/6£788
Sun 13/916:20
LAX
-
IST
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/920:05
IST
-
LAX
2 stops31h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£789
Thu 5/1115:00
LAX
-
IST
1 stop20h 45m
Lufthansa
Fri 13/1104:45
IST
-
LAX
2 stops19h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/6£790
Sat 12/916:20
LAX
-
IST
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 29/920:05
IST
-
LAX
2 stops33h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£791

Find 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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£780

One-way from

£489

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,034

Good one-way deal

£518 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/8-1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Los Angeles to Istanbul
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

20:10-19:15

Nonstop13h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 14/9

08:00-11:40

Nonstop13h 40m

£795

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

17:30-21:35

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 18/8

17:50-13:10

1 stop29h 20m

£800

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 20/7

13:25-12:40

Nonstop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

08:00-11:40

Nonstop13h 40m

£878

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 20/7

13:25-12:40

Nonstop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 8/9

14:30-18:15

Nonstop13h 45m

£878

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/7

21:00-03:30

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 29/7

04:25-11:40

1 stop17h 15m

£940

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 24/7

19:45-00:05

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 26/7

04:05-17:30

1 stop23h 25m

£1,046

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/7

15:05-21:35

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/8

13:55-13:10

1 stop33h 15m

£1,072

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/7

18:40-21:15

1 stop16h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 13/8

13:55-00:59

2 stops21h 04m

£1,091

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 20/7

17:05-14:50

1 stop35h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

14:35-18:20

1 stop37h 45m

£1,201

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/7

16:20-18:35

1 stop40h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 7/7

11:40-14:00

1 stop36h 20m

£1,204

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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?

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport is 89 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of £534). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,034). 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 23 June 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

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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 Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 12 flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6831 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: Uzbekistan Airways (84%), Turkish Airlines (84%), IndiGo (84%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £608 for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £504 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Istanbul) is currently priced at £1,003.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of £534). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,034). 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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