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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

LAX — IST
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,377

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,107 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 618 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 993). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 2 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 15.1 km from the centre of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport are Air New Zealand (82%), Turkish Airlines (80%) and Thai Airways (78%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 993). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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