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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs192,725. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.Rs88,899 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs88,899, select.

Istanbul.Rs101,274 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs101,274, select.

Istanbul.Rs102,202 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,202, select.

Istanbul.Rs102,446 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,446, select.

Istanbul.Rs102,660 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,660, select.

Istanbul.Rs102,663 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,663, select.

Istanbul.Rs102,667 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 26 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,667, select.

Istanbul.Rs102,692 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,692, select.

Istanbul.Rs103,393 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,393, select.

Istanbul.Rs103,646 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,646, select.

Istanbul.Rs105,827 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs105,827, select.

Istanbul.Rs135,184 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,184, select.

Istanbul.Rs137,262 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,262, select.

Istanbul.Rs181,457 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs181,457, select.

Istanbul.Rs181,691 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs181,691, select.

Istanbul.Rs181,733 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs181,733, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Los Angeles International to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

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Los Angeles to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	Rs89,246
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	13 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Uzbekistan Airways
Average flights per week	64

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Los Angeles International to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Istanbul is Rs180,558. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles International to Istanbul?

13 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Istanbul?

Uzbekistan Airways, PIA and IndiGo fly direct from Los Angeles International to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles International to Istanbul?

As of August 2026, there are 64 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles International to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Istanbul is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 2 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Around 13 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
To ensure you catch your LAX to IST flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and IST:
- Denver International Airport
- London Heathrow Airport
- Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Rs89,246 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs179,856. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from LAX to IST, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from LAX to IST is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX land on schedule 80% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LAX to IST around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.