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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The only airline operating direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul is Turkish Airlines. Flights operate every day.
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Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $573
Los Angeles — Istanbul
12/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $1,169
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK10
starting at $1,332
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $1,108
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK10
starting at $943
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK10
starting at $1,041
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $1,313
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $858
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $804
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $817
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $835
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The Los Angeles — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia, Lufthansa, United Airlines, TAP Portugal, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, and Westjet. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $387. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul departs on 11/15/2026, is operated by Royal Air Maroc and costs $387
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul departs on 10/07/2026, is operated by LOT Polish Airlines and costs $530
Fastest flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes 16h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Los Angeles and Istanbul is 11019km (6832 miles). The average flight duration is 15h 15m. There are 17 direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul. The time difference between Los Angeles and Istanbul is 11h. Flights from Los Angeles begin at 1:25 PM. The latest flight from Los Angeles departs at 8:10 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $387
Often the best time to buy tickets from Los Angeles to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: November, January, September.
The fastest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul start from 16 hours 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Los Angeles — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $395 (November 2026), while the maximum is $834 (August 2026). On average, a ticket costs $467–$836.
Good news for anyone planning a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul: prices are steadily declining. From August 2026 to August 2027, tickets dropped by 52%, and the trend continues.
The most notable drop occurred from August 2026 to November 2026 — down 53%. The best period is October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $396), while the most expensive is August 2026–September 2026 ($614).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is October 2026–November 2026: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 35%.
Monthly price variation is 26.8%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.