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Cheap Flights from California to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Istanbul

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 2:50 am
LAS
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IST
27h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:47 pm
IST
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LAS
28h 17m
2 stops
$793Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 17
Lufthansa Logo
8:50 am - 2:50 am
SMF
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IST
31h 00m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 6:27 pm
IST
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SMF
22h 57m
2 stops
$794Lufthansa
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 2:50 am
LAS
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IST
22h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
4:30 am - 8:43 pm
IST
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LAS
27h 13m
2 stops
$794Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 6:10 pm
ONT
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IST
19h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:47 pm
IST
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ONT
22h 17m
2 stops
$829United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 2:50 am
SMF
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IST
47h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:00 pm
IST
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SMF
25h 30m
2 stops
$837Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
British Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 12:35 am
LAS
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IST
16h 40m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:10 am - 6:50 pm
IST
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LAS
21h 40m
1 stop
$839British Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
8:58 am - 5:45 pm
LAS
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IST
21h 47m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 6:50 pm
IST
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LAS
22h 15m
1 stop
$846British Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:45 pm
ONT
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IST
30h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 6:01 pm
IST
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ONT
33h 56m
2 stops
$848United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:25 pm
LAS
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IST
21h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 7:14 pm
IST
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LAS
22h 04m
2 stops
$877American Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 11:59 pm
SJC
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IST
24h 57m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:41 pm
IST
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SJC
25h 21m
3 stops
$899American Airlines
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February

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport

Flights from California to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Istanbul 
Learn how KAYAK collects reviews and tips from users.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
SFO
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IST
May 2026
Be sure your layover time in Istanbul is long enough to get on the next flight.
benedictFlew with Turkish Airlines
SFO
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IST
Mar 2024
Polaris lounge is located in the G gate and Turkish flies from A gate. Go to G gate first if you want to hang out at the lounge

FAQs for booking California to Istanbul Airport flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Istanbul Airport?

    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 California to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Airport with an airline and back to California with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Airport from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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