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Today’s best flight deals from Long Beach to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Long Beach to Istanbul

September 8 - September 16

Cheapest
Earliest

LGB - Istanbul

$1,338

$1,006

Round trip

September 15 - September 18

Best

LGB - Istanbul

$1,416

$1,008

Round trip

September 15 - September 21

Best

LGB - Istanbul

$1,375

$1,010

Round trip

September 15 - September 25

LGB - Istanbul

$1,340

$1,021

Round trip

September 29 - October 21

LGB - Istanbul

$1,378

$1,021

Round trip

September 10 - September 16

LGB - Istanbul

$1,365

$1,025

Round trip

September 15 - September 22

LGB - Istanbul

$1,376

$1,031

Round trip

October 14 - October 21

LGB - Istanbul

$1,250

$1,033

Round trip

September 8 - September 18

Earliest

LGB - Istanbul

$1,331

$1,038

Round trip

September 8 - September 21

Earliest

LGB - Istanbul

$1,342

$1,040

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Long Beach to Istanbul

A typical journey from Long Beach to Istanbul, including connections, takes approximately 64h 17m. This reflects the reality that most itineraries on this route involve multiple stops, making for a considerably longer travel duration compared to direct flights.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Long Beach to Istanbul, fares right now are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $2204–$3424, with a median of $2960. However, right now, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.
The cheapest time to fly from Long Beach to Istanbul is often in April, with a median fare of $2185. Other favorable months include May, where the median fare is $3070, and July, with a median of $3326.
Most itineraries from Long Beach to Istanbul are connecting flights, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 4, which contributes significantly to the overall travel time.
The route from Long Beach to Istanbul covers a substantial distance of 11005 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance, combined with the lack of direct flights, necessitates multiple connections for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Long Beach to Istanbul

Regular price: $1,125 - $1,884

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Long Beach to Istanbul is $1125 to $1884. The current lowest deal is $1006 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 8 to Sep 16.

now $1,006

Low $1,125

High $1,884

The cheapest time to fly from Long Beach to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to Istanbul is April, with a median price of $2185. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $3700. Prices are generally lower from April to July.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $2,185

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,700

Apr
May
Jun
Jul

Direct flights from Long Beach to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Long Beach to Istanbul

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGB - Istanbul

Long Beach (LGB) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,503

$2,263

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LGB - Istanbul

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Long Beach (LGB) - Istanbul (IST)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,283

$2,783

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LGB - Istanbul

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Long Beach (LGB) - Istanbul (IST)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,323

$2,021

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LGB - Istanbul

Long Beach (LGB) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,298

$1,353

One-way

Sun, Jul 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGB - Istanbul

Korean Air

Long Beach (LGB) - Istanbul (IST)

Korean Air

$1,296

$2,559

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGB - Istanbul

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Long Beach (LGB) - Istanbul (IST)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,569

$2,417

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Long Beach to Istanbul

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$1,416  →  $1,008

29%

6 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 21

$1,375  →  $1,010

27%

22 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 21

$1,378  →  $1,021

26%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

$1,376  →  $1,031

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Long Beach to Istanbul

Long Beach - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Long Beach to Istanbul are below the typical level, with deals around $1006.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $2185

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to Istanbul, with a median price of $2185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 64h 17m with 4+ stops

Flights from Long Beach to Istanbul typically take 64h 17m, with a median of 4 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only, no direct options

There are no direct flights available for Long Beach to Istanbul; all routes require connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered deals on connecting flights from Long Beach to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Long Beach to Istanbul are rare, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Long Beach main airports to depart from

Long Beach (LGB)

Cheapest

Long Beach Airport is a good option for flights from Long Beach to Istanbul, offering the cheapest fares.

📍 ~7 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1006

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Long Beach, offering a convenient arrival point.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1006

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative arrival option for your trip from Long Beach to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1008

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider Esenboğa International as an alternative for its major international hub status and extensive flight network.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train).

💸 Flights from ~$1101

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is a strong alternative with extensive European connections, despite being over 300km away.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight).

💸 Flights from ~$1059

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, though it has a very limited flight schedule.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (reachable by road).

💸 Flights from ~$1756

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir is an option for proximity to the southern Marmara region, but has limited commercial flights.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via bridge or ferry).

💸 Flights from ~$1984

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$1136

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From LGB

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Sep 28

Istanbul, Turkey

83% AI deal score

$8,122

$6,025

Save $2,097

From LGB

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Dec 02

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,290

$5,745

Save $1,545

From LGB

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Dec 02

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,274

$5,778

Save $1,496

From LGB

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Dec 02

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,304

$5,894

Save $1,410

From LGB

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Sep 28

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,461

$6,011

Save $1,450

From LGB

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Sep 09

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,793

$6,050

Save $1,743

From LGB

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Sep 10

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,494

$6,059

Save $1,435

From LGB

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Sep 10

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,801

$6,078

Save $1,723

From LGB

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Sep 28

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,711

$6,093

Save $1,618

From LGB

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Sep 26

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,702

$6,127

Save $1,575

From LGB

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Sep 27

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,954

$6,212

Save $1,742

From LGB

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Sep 09

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$7,487

$6,032

Save $1,455

From LGB

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Sep 10

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$7,546

$6,127

Save $1,419

From LGB

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Sep 19

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$7,553

$6,172

Save $1,381

From LGB

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Dec 13

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$7,489

$6,222

Save $1,267

From LGB

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Sep 12

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$7,489

$6,256

Save $1,233

From LGB

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Sep 12

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$7,773

$6,274

Save $1,499

From LGB

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Sep 28

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$7,786

$6,332

Save $1,454

From LGB

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Dec 04

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$7,259

$6,264

Save $995

From LGB

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Dec 13

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$7,404

$6,371

Save $1,033

From LGB

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Sep 15

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$7,679

$6,592

Save $1,087

From LGB

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Sep 09

Istanbul, Turkey

77% AI deal score

$7,487

$7,330

Save $157

From LGB

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Sep 09

Istanbul, Turkey

77% AI deal score

$7,487

$7,330

Save $157

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Sep 19

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$10,300

From LGB

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Sep 19

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$12,685

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Oct 07

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$12,724

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Sep 19

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$12,835

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Sep 26

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$13,584

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Dec 09

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$8,572

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Sep 29

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$8,961

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Sep 29

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$9,220

From LGB

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Sep 29

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$9,539

From LGB

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Sep 26

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$13,733

From LGB

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$8,782

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$8,826

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$8,826

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Nov 08

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$8,903

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Dec 09

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$9,080

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$9,285

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$9,285

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Nov 08

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$9,362

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Jul 22

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,685

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Jul 22

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,739

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Jul 22

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,740

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Aug 13

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,785

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Jul 22

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,788

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Jul 22

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,824

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Jul 22

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,831

From LGB

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Jul 22

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$10,934

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so monitoring prices over time is usually a good strategy. The ideal booking window can vary based on demand.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more flight options or different pricing for your destination. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare can make it a worthwhile consideration. Always factor in the total cost and travel time.