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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.4% of flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests 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 median duration of 13 hours and 45 minutes. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 20 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 11002 kilometers.

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 indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently been classified as having frequent price fluctuations.

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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-31
IST - Los Angeles
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$703
$536
Round trip
2026-10-17 – 2026-10-31
IST - Los Angeles
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$706
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IST - Los Angeles
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2026-10-21 – 2026-10-28
IST - Los Angeles
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$742
$537
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-30
IST - Los Angeles
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$710
$537
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2026-10-16 – 2026-10-19
IST - Los Angeles
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$791
$537
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-24
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$719
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Istanbul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Right now, only 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, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $725. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $736, and July presents a median of $861. These months stand out as the best times to find lower prices for this long-haul journey.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Los Angeles takes about 40h 57m, including connections. This route is characterized by connecting flights, as most itineraries connect at least once. When connections are necessary, the median number of stopovers is 2, which significantly contributes to the overall travel time.

The distance between Istanbul and Los Angeles is 11002 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This substantial distance means that direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are less common, with only 7.4% of recent fares being non-stop. Most travelers should expect to include connections in their itinerary when flying this route.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $620 - $883

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 $620 to $883. The current lowest deal is $536 with LOT Polish Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 31.

now $536

Low $620

High $883

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles is April, with a median price of $725. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1403. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

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, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air France

$710

$683

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$753

$672

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$722

$673

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$693

$673

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$703

$536

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$791

$537

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$934 → $567

39%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$909 → $567

38%

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

$887 → $567

36%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$982 → $705

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Los Angeles are near the typical level, with a median of $1161.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Historically, April, May, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 40h 57m

Connecting flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles typically take 40 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 7.4% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary option for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$506

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$505

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with easier terminal navigation.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,021

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Oct 12

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Los Angeles, United States

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$4,630

$2,793

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Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,500

$2,793

Save $1,707

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Sep 19

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,411

$2,793

Save $1,618

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

From IST

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Sep 19

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,308

$2,793

Save $1,515

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

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Dec 07

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,794

$2,793

Save $2,001

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Sep 05

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,705

$2,793

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Sep 24

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,379

$2,793

Save $1,586

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

From IST

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Jan 29

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$2,821

$2,112

Save $709

KLM

Business Class

From IST

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Jan 29

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$2,815

$2,112

Save $703

KLM

Business Class

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. During this period, the average price observed was $904. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a slightly higher average of $1004. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging around $1247 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is considered to be around $908 or less. The median price for this route was $1161. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1332 or less.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles, with median prices of $725 and $736 respectively. July also showed a relatively lower median price of $861. The annual median price for this route is $1161, indicating that these months offer notable 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: $620 - $883

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 $620 to $883. The current lowest deal is $536 with LOT Polish Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 31.

now $536

Low $620

High $883

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, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air France

$710

$683

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$753

$672

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$722

$673

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$693

$673

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$703

$536

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Los Angeles

Istanbul (IST) - Los Angeles (LAX)

LOT Polish Airlines

$791

$537

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$934 → $567

39%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$909 → $567

38%

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

$887 → $567

36%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$982 → $705

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Istanbul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Los Angeles are near the typical level, with a median of $1161.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Historically, April, May, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 40h 57m

Connecting flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles typically take 40 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 7.4% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary option for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$506

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$505

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with easier terminal navigation.

Los Angeles, United States

92% AI deal score

$2,815

$2,112

Save $703

KLM

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 near the typical level

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Connecting flights average 40h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Oct 12

Oct 12

Sep 19

Sep 10

Sep 24

Sep 19

Sep 19

Dec 07

Sep 05

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Jan 29

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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 near the typical level

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Connecting flights average 40h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Oct 12

Oct 12

Sep 19

Sep 10

Sep 24

Sep 19

Sep 19

Dec 07

Sep 05

Sep 24

Jan 29

Jan 29

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?