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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 4:22 am.

The flight takes about 13h 52m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles takes 13h 52m, covering 6,852 miles.

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 to Los Angeles range from $730 to $1,024, with an average of $829 over the past 12 months. Anything below $730 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $829 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $635 round-trip via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN), compared to $866 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul 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 $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually 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 to Los Angeles route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul 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 to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $812 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $849, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles.

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

Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Istanbul (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, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Turkish Airlines has a private check-in counter and priority terminal entrance for all their passengers flying in business class. They also offer luxury kits with socks, earplugs dental products, and other items to make your trip a lot more enjoyable and serve award-winning meals and an amazing selection of premium beverages.

Yes, the airport is connected to the metro and there is also a bus service that runs to and from the airport. The FlyAway bus departs from the airport at intervals of 30 minutes and connects to Union Station with stops at the neighborhoods of Westwood, Hollywood, Van Nuys, and Santa Monica . The metro can be boarded from Aviation/LAX Metro Rail Station which is accessible via the free Green Line G shuttle.

With only one airline offering direct flights, there are multiple layover options on this route. Different airlines will have their preferred destination so if you want to avoid particular cities, then you need to be extra picky with the airline you’re booking with. Both American Airlines and British Airways have their layovers scheduled for London Heathrow while LOT Polish Airlines has Warsaw. Finnair, on the other hand, will stop in Helsinki while Lufthansa has its layovers scheduled for Frankfurt.

You can start by booking direct flights instead of connecting ones and opt for public transport to and from the respective airports to reduce the total emissions for your trip. Additionally, you can offset the emissions for your flight through various programs like Cool Effect which is partnered with American Airlines, and Compensaid which has collaborated with Lufthansa.