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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.4% of flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route will typically have at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles has a duration of approximately 13 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 11002 kilometers. Flights with one stop tend to be longer, with a median duration of about 20 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do Istanbul to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Istanbul to Los Angeles route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may find opportunities for price reductions across the trailing quarter. Monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Istanbul to Los Angeles

2026-11-22 – 2026-11-29
IST - Los Angeles
91% AI deal score
$784
$550
Round trip
2026-12-02 – 2026-12-06
IST - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
$1,031
$550
Round trip
2026-11-16 – 2026-11-29
IST - Los Angeles
91% AI deal score
$777
$553
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2027-01-17 – 2027-01-28
IST - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
$904
$553
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2027-01-20 – 2027-01-27
IST - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
$924
$554
Round trip
2026-12-01 – 2026-12-06
IST - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
$1,014
$560
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2026-11-25 – 2026-11-29
IST - Los Angeles
92% AI deal score
$809
$561
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2026-12-03 – 2026-12-06
IST - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
$1,041
$561
Round trip
2027-01-18 – 2027-01-29
IST - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
$904
$561
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2027-01-13 – 2027-01-27
IST - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
$885
$561
Round trip

Istanbul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Right now, 6% of recent fares from Istanbul to Los Angeles are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $908–$1332, with a median of $1161. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $725. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $736. You can also find relatively lower fares in July, where the median price is around $861.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Los Angeles takes approximately 40h 57m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 7.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles, indicating that travelers should expect to make at least one stop.

The distance between Istanbul and Los Angeles is 11002 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that most travelers will experience a journey involving multiple connections and a substantial amount of travel time.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $685 - $903

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

Regular prices for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles typically range from $685 to $903. The current lowest deal is $547 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Nov 22-Nov 29.

now $547

Low $685

High $903

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are cheapest in April, with a median price of 725 USD. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of 1403 USD. Generally, prices are lower from March to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $725

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,403

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

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Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,071

$709

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,076

$709

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$720

$550

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$737

$582

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$746

$594

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$759

$593

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$1,015 → $547

46%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,026 → $558

46%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$1,001 → $569

43%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$986 → $560

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Istanbul to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $547.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $725.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration for this route is 40 hours and 57 minutes, typically with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 92.6% of options, with Turkish Airlines offering direct routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles appear frequently, about 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, often offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$559

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative departure point for your trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$856

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway for flights arriving in Los Angeles from Istanbul.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$559

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) 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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

91% AI deal score

$7,482

$4,886

Save $2,596

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is typically 7-13 days before departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $904. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $1004. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out tends to be more expensive, with average prices reaching $1247.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is considered to be $908 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $1161. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1332 or less.

Historically, April and May are typically the cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles, with median prices of $725 and $736 respectively. July also offers a relatively good value with a median price of $861. The annual median price for this route is $1161, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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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: $685 - $903

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

Regular prices for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles typically range from $685 to $903. The current lowest deal is $547 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Nov 22-Nov 29.

now $547

Low $685

High $903

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

April

Cheapest

Flights from $725

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,403

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,071

$709

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,076

$709

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$720

$550

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$737

$582

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$746

$594

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Scandinavian Airlines

$759

$593

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$1,015 → $547

46%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,026 → $558

46%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$1,001 → $569

43%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$986 → $560

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles