International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST). 6,837 miles, 13h 10m nonstop.
LAX to IST at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,837 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAB66 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 12all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 10h aheadIstanbul vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Istanbul
Round trips from $443
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 20.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Istanbul
6 airlines fly nonstop with 12 departures a day combined, plus 27 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL · first checked bag included
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Istanbul (IST)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Istanbul (IST)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Istanbul (IST)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Istanbul (IST)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and JetBlue all fly LAX to IST nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $443; September 2026 is the most expensive at $608 and up, a difference of $165 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 10 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to IstanbulLos Angeles to Istanbul: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 13h 10m gate to gate, covering 6,837 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to IST?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST), with 12 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through YVR, YYC and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST), starting at $443 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Istanbul flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and IST on Europe/Istanbul time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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