Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $404 (October 2026), while the maximum is $1,157 (May 2026). On average, a ticket costs $441–$545.
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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Good news for anyone planning a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul: prices are steadily declining. From May 2026 to December 2026, tickets dropped by 58%, and the trend continues.
The most notable drop occurred from May 2026 to November 2026 — down 64%. The best period is September 2026–October 2026 (averaging $405), while the most expensive is May 2026–June 2026 ($888).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is September 2026–October 2026: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 54%.
Monthly price variation is 44.2%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $664
Los Angeles — Istanbul
06/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK010
starting at $1,321
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK010
starting at $616
Los Angeles — Istanbul
06/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK4938
starting at $1,187
Los Angeles — Istanbul
07/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $1,283
Los Angeles — Istanbul
08/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK010
starting at $625
Los Angeles — Istanbul
08/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK010
starting at $942
Los Angeles — Istanbul
08/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK010
starting at $672
Los Angeles — Istanbul
08/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK010
starting at $710
Los Angeles — Istanbul
09/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK180
starting at $713
Los Angeles — Istanbul
10/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK5010
starting at $1,010
starting at $616
starting at $401
starting at $414
starting at $423
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starting at $440
starting at $447
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starting at $493
The Los Angeles — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, Frontier Airlines, Finnair, Air France, JetBlue Airways, and TAP Portugal. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $401. 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 flight ticket from Los Angeles to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $401
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: October, September, November.
The fastest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul start from 18 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Los Angeles — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul departs on 09/22/2026, is operated by Air Canada and costs $401
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul departs on 06/11/2026, is operated by Qatar Airways and costs $811
Fastest flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes 18h 20m
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 11016km (6830 miles). The average flight duration is 14h 43m. There are 15 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