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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
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Uzbekistan Airways Logo
IST-LAX
13h 40mdirect
Uzbekistan Airways Logo
LAX-IST
13h 15mdirect
Uzbekistan Airways
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Thai Airways Logo
IST-LAX
13h 40mdirect
Thai Airways Logo
LAX-IST
13h 10mdirect
Thai Airways
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Turkish Airlines Logo
IST-LAX
13h 40mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
LAX-IST
13h 15mdirect
Turkish Airlines
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Pakistan International Airlines Logo
IST-LAX
13h 40mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
LAX-IST
13h 10mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines
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Air New Zealand Logo
IST-LAX
13h 50mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
LAX-IST
13h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand
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IndiGo Logo
IST-LAX
13h 40mdirect
IndiGo Logo
LAX-IST
13h 15mdirect
IndiGo
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
IST

Expect lengthy waits at security during busy times. Arrive early and wear comfortable shoes for the long walk to gates.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
LAX

For a quick exit, use the LAX FlyAway bus to Union Station or Van Nuys. It's a popular and cost-effective option.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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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.

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 C$ 764 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,473 and C$ 1,237 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 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Istanbul to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LAXJan 2025
The lounge is very good at Istanbul airport. To experience it
AbdulFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LAXNov 2024
Turkish is the good air line to travel
fatmaFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LAXAug 2024
Relax and enjoy the weather. But for sure you will miss Turkish food and history.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Los Angeles flights

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles.

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

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

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul 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 is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly 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.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Los Angeles

Monday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +4 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +4 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +4 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +4 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +4 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +4 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Istanbul

Monday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +5 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +5 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand,IndiGo, +5 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

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