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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

LAX — IST
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,279

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,296 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 832 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 525 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 78 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,007). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 2 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to IST are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 15.1 km from the centre of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 10 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport are Air New Zealand (80%), IndiGo (75%) and Uzbekistan Airways (74%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,007). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,333AverageC$ 1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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