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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 12.1% of flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stops. This route predominantly features connecting flights rather than direct services.

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

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul typically takes around 13 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 19 hours and 45 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 11002 kilometers.

How often do Los Angeles to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Istanbul route are observed to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions when monitoring this route. The dynamic nature of pricing on this route suggests frequent fluctuations.

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Los Angeles to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

For those looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul, the data indicates that April is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $717. May also presents a more affordable option, with a median fare of $853, followed by March at $1032. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for this route typically range from $1001–$1418, with a median of $1223. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When considering how long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul, a typical journey, including connections, is approximately 34h 30m. This reflects the fact that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 12.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul; for connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Los Angeles and Istanbul is approximately 11002 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This considerable distance means that itineraries often involve multiple connections, contributing to the extended journey times.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Regular price: $665 - $1,612

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul typically range from $665 to $1612. The current lowest deal is $869 on Kayak for travel from Oct 18-Nov 4.

now $869

Low $665

High $1,612

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul is April, with a median price of $717. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1361. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $717

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,361

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

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$989

$944

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,026

$946

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$1,030

$970

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$1,021

$970

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$1,019

$1,001

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$989

$1,042

One-way

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

22 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 30

$989 → $922

17 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 25

$992 → $925

20 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 30

$987 → $922

17 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 30

$969 → $920

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 for Los Angeles to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median of $1223.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $717, followed by May at $853.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

The typical flight duration for this long-haul route is 34h 30m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 12.1% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$640

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$638

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$898

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$5,651

$4,203

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,850

$4,306

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,135

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,219

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,752

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Istanbul, Turkey

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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 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1096. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a higher average price of $1342. Conversely, booking 60+ days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1236.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1001. The median price for this route over the same period was $1223. Prices above $1418 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul, with a median price of $717. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $853. The annual median price for this route is $1223, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $665 - $1,612

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul typically range from $665 to $1612. The current lowest deal is $869 on Kayak for travel from Oct 18-Nov 4.

now $869

Low $665

High $1,612

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul

April

Cheapest

Flights from $717

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,361

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

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$989

$944

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,026

$946

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$1,030

$970

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$1,021

$970

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$1,019

$1,001

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Istanbul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$989

$1,042

One-way

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

22 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 30

$989 → $922

17 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 25

$992 → $925

20 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 30

$987 → $922

17 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 30

$969 → $920

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 for Los Angeles to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median of $1223.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $717, followed by May at $853.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

The typical flight duration for this long-haul route is 34h 30m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 12.1% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$640

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$638

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$5,946

$4,589

Save $1,357

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

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

April offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

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

Dec 01

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 01

Nov 15

Nov 06

Nov 11

Nov 01

Nov 12

Dec 28

Nov 23

Nov 23

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

April offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

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

Dec 01

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 01

Nov 15

Nov 06

Nov 11

Nov 01

Nov 12

Dec 28

Nov 23

Nov 23

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?