Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) take about 14h 15m (11,002 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $653 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Istanbul
Carriers on LAX–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Los Angeles to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $653 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $329. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $66026 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $409 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $66318 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $332 · 2 stops14 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $6531 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $384 · 3 stops1 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $65313 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $356 · 2 stops27 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $65415 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $329 · 1 stop15 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $66911 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $359 · 1 stop30 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $71620 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $357 · 1 stop27 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $123427 May 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $519 · 1 stop31 May 2027 |
| Jun 2027 | $13229 Jun 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $530 · 1 stop9 Jun 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $70913 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $399 · 2 stops31 Jul 2027 |
| Aug 2027 | $7061 Aug 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $382 · 1 stop1 Aug 2027 |
| Sept 2027 | $67230 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $388 · 1 stop1 Sept 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $332 for November 2026, $329 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 12 of 12 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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