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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.6% of flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul were non-stop. For routes that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should anticipate that the majority of flights on this route will involve at least one connection. This information can help in planning travel time and preferences.

How many hours is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul typically takes approximately 13 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 19 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 11002 kilometers. Travelers should account for these varying durations when planning their journey.

How often do Los Angeles to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Istanbul route have shown frequent drops across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that price fluctuations are common for this specific route. Travelers may benefit from monitoring prices regularly to capture potential savings. The route is classified as experiencing frequent price changes.

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Los Angeles to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul, the data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $1060. Other cost-effective options include February, with a median fare of $1094, and January, where the median fare is $1117. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul typically range from $1056 to $1385, with a median of $1214. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a significantly cheaper fare can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes about 13h 10m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is considerably longer, at 23h 35m. Only a small fraction, 3.6% of recent fares, are for direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul, with most connecting itineraries involving 2 stopovers.

The distance between Los Angeles and Istanbul is approximately 11002 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance means travelers should anticipate a substantial amount of time in transit, especially given the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Regular price: $802 - $1,507

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

The regular price range for this route is between $802 and $1507. The current lowest deal is $653 with Royal Air Maroc, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 12.

now $653

Low $802

High $1,507

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul is May, with a median price of $1060. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1494. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,060

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,494

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$1,219

$732

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$945

$662

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$825

$656

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$909

$886

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

KLM

$879

$972

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$805

$657

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,219 → $732

40%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$967 → $745

23%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$958 → $745

22%

20 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 21

$825 → $656

21%

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Los Angeles - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Istanbul are above the typical level at $1214.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul, with a median price of $1060.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul typically take 13h 10m, while connecting flights take 23h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.6% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines has offered direct flights on the Los Angeles to Istanbul route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a key departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$642

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$647

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but requires a separate domestic flight or long drive to Istanbul.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~$806

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul is typically 28-59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1256. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging around $1399. Planning your trip within this recommended window can help secure more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1056. The median price for this route over the same period was $1214. Prices above $1385 were observed in the higher quartile. Comparing prices to this threshold can help identify value.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul, with a median price of $1060. February also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $1094. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1214. Planning travel during these months may result in lower costs.

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Los Angeles to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Regular price: $802 - $1,507

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

The regular price range for this route is between $802 and $1507. The current lowest deal is $653 with Royal Air Maroc, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 12.

now $653

Low $802

High $1,507

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,060

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,494

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$1,219

$732

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$945

$662

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$825

$656

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$909

$886

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

KLM

$879

$972

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$805

$657

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,219 → $732

40%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$967 → $745

23%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$958 → $745

22%

20 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 21

$825 → $656

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Los Angeles - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Istanbul are above the typical level at $1214.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul, with a median price of $1060.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul typically take 13h 10m, while connecting flights take 23h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.6% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines has offered direct flights on the Los Angeles to Istanbul route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a key departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$642

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$647

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but requires a separate domestic flight or long drive to Istanbul.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Los Angeles to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Los Angeles - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May for the best prices.

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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Mar 15

Mar 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

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

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

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

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

How many hours is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

How often do Los Angeles to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Los Angeles to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Los Angeles - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May for the best prices.

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Mar 24

Mar 15

Mar 15

Mar 15

Mar 31

Mar 31

Mar 22

Mar 24

Mar 24

Mar 22

Apr 02

Mar 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

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

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

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