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Cheapest round-trip
$785
Typical prices: $646-$910
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Thu 10/8Mon 1/4
IST - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$798
Typical prices: $721-$905
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/3Fri 11/13
IST - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $785 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 18h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles (IST-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles 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 Istanbul to Los Angeles

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Jan 4
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5:40 am - 4:20 pm
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20h 40m
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7:00 am - 6:10 pm
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24h 10m
2 stops
$785United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, May 23
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5:20 pm - 2:45 pm
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31h 25m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 1:20 am
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25h 30m
1 stop
$785Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 9:17 pm
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25h 37m
2 stops
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5:30 pm - 10:45 pm
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18h 15m
2 stops
$786United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:30 am - 5:00 pm
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22h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 4:40 am
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22h 10m
1 stop
$789Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 2:45 pm
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31h 25m
1 stop
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7:35 am - 4:20 pm
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22h 45m
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$790Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 15
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8:15 am - 9:37 pm
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23h 22m
2 stops
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4:55 pm - 12:40 am
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21h 45m
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$792American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7
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8:15 am - 8:31 pm
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22h 16m
2 stops
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4:55 pm - 12:25 am
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21h 30m
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$792American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Feb 24
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1:20 pm - 1:09 am
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21h 49m
2 stops
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10:30 am - 5:25 pm
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19h 55m
2 stops
$793British Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 21
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4:30 am - 4:50 pm
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22h 20m
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8:59 pm - 4:40 am
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44h 41m
2 stops
$797Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Jan 4
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8:05 pm - 6:25 pm
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32h 20m
1 stop
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8:50 pm - 5:45 pm
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33h 55m
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$799British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Istanbul Airport usually cost between $938 and $1,211 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $785 on Delta (Aug 21-May 23).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost $715 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,099 and $1,082 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

 
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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$548
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Los Angeles 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles was $548 for a one-way ticket and $785 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul Airport and Los Angeles?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $711 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $646 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $979 or less one-way and $1,039 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles. 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 Istanbul to Los Angeles? 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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KLMOverall score based on 1552 reviews
7.2Entertainment
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

10.0 ExcellentEmily, Jul 2026
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

I am a Diamond Medallion Delta traveller and this was a disappointing flight. They allowed half the flight to preboard before Delta One and Diamond Medallion. Once on the plane in my Delta Premium Select seat we were not given any welcome or greeting. Throughout the flight the flight attendant also did not make us feel any sort of special service or attention and even rushed us when she did bring us a snack to pick in the dark not even offering a light to look at what it was -- she was overall not helpful and not accommodating. for the extra cost of the seat it was honestly not a special experience this flight. heads up that even the warm cookies are now packaged. I ate nothing. There really was nothing that was special, stood out or exceptional. Luckily I mostly slept. But I was disappointed and question if I may try a different flight next time I go to Tokyo. The last few Delta flights have been less than great. which makes me very sad.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

Patrick and the whole crew were amazing! Hope to have this team for all my European trips.

Smooth flight with enough time for connection. Ran out of meal options. In-flight and gate staff were friendly and helpful. Good service overall.

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

Lufthansa is my favorite airline and have flown oversea with them for the past 25 years: i always found them so professional and incredibly efficient from checking in to arrival. I also love their Munich or Frankfurt airports.

We paid for business class, and my seat did not work at all. Each time I wanted to adjust the position, an attendant had to come to physically force the seat into its new position. They tried to fix it by fiddling with the electronics (military reset, for example), to no avail. Also, the food was just mediocre. We were at the end of a serving section, so they ran out of several choices. (This was on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich.)

Great crew dealing with the most unprepared family with a million kids and zero sense.

It was excellent. I upgraded from premium economy to business and it was totally worth it. We were on a 747 and I sat upstairs and enjoyed the privacy. The crew was incredible especially the woman who had been working with you all for 30 years.she was absolutely spectacular as was her cabin. The food was delicious. I would just serve bread with the meal. Don’t take it away!

Other than problems with checking in and uploading passport info everything was great. It would be nice to be able to manually input passport info. Often while traveling the bandwidth has problems uploading pictures

The worst experience of my life and I have been flying for 33 years

I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

The air hostess were good, cheerful, but I didn't like the boarding. My son and I initially bought our flight tickets, making sure it included 1 luggage and a carry on. Tickets were purchased for British airlines, but we were merged with American Airlines. At checking in our languages, we were told, we don't have luggage prepaid so we had to pay extra $125 each and almost £60 on our way back. I think that's unfair.

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