How many flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.4% of flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles typically takes about 13 hours and 45 minutes, which is a median duration of 825 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 21 hours and 30 minutes, or 1290 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is 11002 kilometers.

How often do Istanbul to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Istanbul to Los Angeles route have shown regular price drops. This indicates that travelers may frequently find opportunities for reduced fares. Price fluctuations are a consistent feature of this route.

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2026-11-19 – 2026-11-29
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Istanbul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Istanbul to Los Angeles are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $857–$1330, with a median of $1147. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route. New deals for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $530. Following May, December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $599. September is another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $892.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Los Angeles takes about 13h 45m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer, at 28h 38m. Only 8.4% of recent fares for this route are non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving 2 stopovers.

The distance between Istanbul and Los Angeles is approximately 11002 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This considerable distance means that direct flights are less common, and connecting itineraries are the norm for this route.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $682 - $865

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $682 to $865. The current lowest deal is $609 with Royal Air Maroc, for travel from Nov 26-Nov 29.

now $609

Low $682

High $865

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles is May, with a median price of $530. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1713. Generally, prices are lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $530

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,713

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$817

$704

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$734

$704

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$743

$704

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$739

$710

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$869

$710

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$767

$710

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

3 nights

Nov 26 - Nov 29

$773 → $581

25%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$839 → $704

16%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$837 → $704

16%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$836 → $704

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices around $530

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $530.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 45m

The median flight duration for a direct flight on this route is 13h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary option for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative departure point for your journey to Los Angeles.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$811

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$494

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$709

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Jan 30

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$4,537

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$4,476

$2,822

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Dec 05

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,325

$2,823

Save $1,502

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Business Class

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Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,325

$2,823

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Jan 16

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,394

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Mar 25

Los Angeles, United States

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$4,531

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Jan 23

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,417

$2,979

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Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,423

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From IST

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Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,466

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles between 14 and 27 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. During this period, the average price was around $782. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise significantly to $1887. Prices for flights booked 7-13 days out were approximately $885, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles was considered to be $857 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1147. Prices tended to increase for flights above this median, with 75% of prices observed being $1330 or less.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles, with a median price of $530. December also offered competitive prices, with a median of $599. The annual median price for this route was $1147, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to fly in these months.

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Istanbul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $682 - $865

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $682 to $865. The current lowest deal is $609 with Royal Air Maroc, for travel from Nov 26-Nov 29.

now $609

Low $682

High $865

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

May

Cheapest

Flights from $530

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,713

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$817

$704

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$734

$704

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$743

$704

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$739

$710

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$869

$710

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$767

$710

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

3 nights

Nov 26 - Nov 29

$773 → $581

25%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$839 → $704

16%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$837 → $704

16%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$836 → $704

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices around $530

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $530.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 45m

The median flight duration for a direct flight on this route is 13h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary option for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative departure point for your journey to Los Angeles.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$811

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$494

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,466

$2,979

Save $1,487

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for prices around $530

Direct flights take 13h 45m

Connecting flights are common

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Jan 30

Jan 25

Jan 28

Jan 25

Dec 05

Dec 03

Jan 16

Jan 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

How much should a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

How many flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

How often do Istanbul to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Istanbul

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Istanbul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for prices around $530

Direct flights take 13h 45m

Connecting flights are common

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Jan 30

Jan 25

Jan 28

Jan 25

Dec 05

Dec 03

Jan 16

Jan 14

Mar 25

Jan 23

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Jan 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

How much should a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles?