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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul from $416 BUR, LAX, SNA → IST, SAW

Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $730 with Royal Air Maroc, 10 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $416 with Lufthansa, 12 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$416, Lufthansa, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$730, 10 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$828 to $1,122
Cheapest month to fly
February 2027, return fares from $685 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
13 h 5 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 40 departure dates is usually $828 to $1,122.

Cheapest return found recently

$730

10 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 · Royal Air Maroc

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 9:20 a.m. · Return leaves 6:10 p.m. · 44 h 20 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) · overnight connection · 7 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$952

1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 6:30 p.m. · Return leaves 3:35 a.m. · 27 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $730 10 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $685 21 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $651 to $719.

At $730, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 40 departure dates from 14 Nov to 19 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 15-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

970 fares on 40 departure dates

14 Nov – 3 Dec: $922, found 4 days ago15 Nov – 10 Jan 2027: $969, found 5 days ago16 Nov – 4 Dec: $961, found 4 days ago23 Nov – 22 Dec: $1,893, found 3 days ago27 Nov – 10 Dec: $783, found 4 days ago1 Dec – 11 Jan 2027: $860, found 5 days ago5 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $871, found 5 days ago8 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $854, found 3 days ago9 Dec – 28 Dec: $1,001, found 2 days ago10 Dec – 28 Dec: $1,011, found 2 days ago12 Dec – 31 Dec: $1,187, found 5 days ago13 Dec – 20 Dec: $901, found 4 days ago15 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $940, found 6 days ago17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $1,515, found 2 days ago18 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $1,674, found 3 days ago19 Dec – 17 Jan 2027: $1,279, found 3 days ago20 Dec – 16 Jan 2027: $1,391, found 3 days ago22 Dec – 28 Dec: $1,551, found 4 days ago23 Dec – 31 Dec: $1,272, found 5 days ago24 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $995, found 4 days ago25 Dec – 11 Jan 2027: $983, found 6 days ago26 Dec – 30 Dec: $1,752, found 4 days ago27 Dec – 16 Jan 2027: $691, found 5 days ago28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $1,100, found 4 days ago29 Dec – 26 Jan 2027: $811, found 4 days ago30 Dec – 16 Jan 2027: $833, found 3 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $1,002, found 5 days ago8 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $1,261, found 6 days ago10 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $723, found 6 days ago1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027: $865, found 2 days ago2 Feb 2027 – 30 Mar 2027: $785, found 8 days ago21 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027: $685, found 3 days ago1 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027: $759, found 4 days ago15 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027: $890, found 4 days ago16 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027: $891, found 4 days ago6 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027: $773, found 5 days ago7 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027: $786, found 5 days ago20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027: $743, found 4 days ago11 May 2027 – 26 May 2027: $839, found 2 days ago19 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027: $950, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebMarAprJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 3 Dec$922United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Nov – 10 Jan 2027$969Royal Air MarocLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Nov – 4 Dec$961United AirlinesJohn Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Nov – 22 Dec$1,893Southwest AirlinesJohn Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 10 Dec$783LOT PolishLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 11 Jan 2027$860TAP Air PortugalLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$871jetBlueLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$854jetBlueLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Dec – 28 Dec$1,001United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 28 Dec$1,011United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 31 Dec$1,187LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Dec – 20 Dec$901LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$940LOT PolishLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$1,515EgyptairLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$1,674LOT PolishLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 17 Jan 2027$1,279Alaska AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 16 Jan 2027$1,391Alaska AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 28 Dec$1,551ITA AirwaysLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 31 Dec$1,272LOT PolishLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$995Air FranceLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 11 Jan 2027$983British AirwaysLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 30 Dec$1,752American AirlinesJohn Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 16 Jan 2027$691Royal Air MarocLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$1,100British AirwaysLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 26 Jan 2027$811LOT PolishLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 16 Jan 2027$833United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$1,002Turkish AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$1,261jetBlueLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$723Royal Air MarocLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027$865LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Feb 2027 – 30 Mar 2027$785LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027$685Royal Air MarocLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027$759LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027$890LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027$891LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027$773LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027$786LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027$743United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 May 2027 – 26 May 2027$839United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027$950LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $685.

November 2026From $7835 departure dates27 Nov – 10 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $69121 departure dates27 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $7233 departure dates10 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $685Cheapest seen3 departure dates21 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $7593 departure dates1 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $7433 departure dates20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $8391 departure date11 May 2027 – 26 May 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
July 2027From $9501 departure date19 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates is usually $362 to $524.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$416

12 Jul 2027 · Lufthansa

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 5:30 p.m. · 22 h 35 min trip

1 stop · via Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) · connection may need a visa · 9 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$704

12 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 8:10 p.m. · 13 h 5 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $416 12 Jul 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $336 29 Mar 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $300 to $386.

At $416, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates from 16 Nov to 1 Nov 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Jul 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

303 fares on 31 departure dates

16 Nov: $523, found 5 days ago17 Nov: $496, found 7 days ago24 Nov: $425, found 3 days ago6 Dec: $557, found 3 days ago10 Jan 2027: $382, found 7 days ago20 Jan 2027: $375, found 4 days ago27 Jan 2027: $597, found 5 days ago29 Mar 2027: $336, found 7 days ago30 Mar 2027: $352, found 8 days ago31 Mar 2027: $356, found 4 days ago5 Apr 2027: $351, found 7 days ago12 Apr 2027: $360, found 4 days ago11 May 2027: $336, found 8 days ago19 May 2027: $410, found 4 days ago20 May 2027: $477, found 8 days ago22 May 2027: $582, found 6 days ago23 May 2027: $495, found 6 days ago4 Jun 2027: $648, found 7 days ago6 Jun 2027: $525, found 7 days ago7 Jun 2027: $525, found 7 days ago9 Jun 2027: $525, found 7 days ago27 Jun 2027: $553, found 3 days ago12 Jul 2027: $416, found 2 days ago25 Jul 2027: $398, found 3 days ago15 Oct 2027: $401, found 6 days ago27 Oct 2027: $350, found 6 days ago28 Oct 2027: $401, found 6 days ago29 Oct 2027: $401, found 6 days ago30 Oct 2027: $410, found 6 days ago31 Oct 2027: $362, found 6 days ago1 Nov 2027: $362, found 6 days agoNovJanMarAprMayJunJulOctNov
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov$523United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
17 Nov$496TAP Air PortugalLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
24 Nov$425TAP Air PortugalLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
6 Dec$557Air FranceLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)stops unknownfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
10 Jan 2027$382Royal Air MarocLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
20 Jan 2027$375IcelandairLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
27 Jan 2027$597United AirlinesJohn Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
29 Mar 2027$336LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
30 Mar 2027$352LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Mar 2027$356LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
5 Apr 2027$351United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
12 Apr 2027$360United AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
11 May 2027$336LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 May 2027$410LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
20 May 2027$477LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 May 2027$582Air CanadaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
23 May 2027$495LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
4 Jun 2027$648KLMLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
6 Jun 2027$525LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
7 Jun 2027$525LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
9 Jun 2027$525LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
27 Jun 2027$553Air FranceLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jul 2027$416LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
25 Jul 2027$398LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
15 Oct 2027$401LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
27 Oct 2027$350LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
28 Oct 2027$401LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
29 Oct 2027$401LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
30 Oct 2027$410Air CanadaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
31 Oct 2027$362LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
1 Nov 2027$362LufthansaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $336.

November 2026From $4253 departure dates24 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $5571 departure date6 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $3753 departure dates20 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $336Cheapest seen3 departure dates29 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $3512 departure dates5 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $3365 departure dates11 May 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $5255 departure dates6 Jun 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $3982 departure dates25 Jul 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
October 2027From $3506 departure dates27 Oct 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
November 2027From $3621 departure date1 Nov 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Business

The lowest business fare we have seen is $4,655, across 5 departure dates.

1 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 · LAX → IST · Qatar Airways

out 2 stops, back 1 stop · via SEA, DOH · overnight connection · 14 h connection

found 6 days ago

That business fare is 6.8 times the economy fare of $685.

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One-way

Premium economy

The lowest premium economy fare we have seen is $1,608, on one departure date.

9 Jan 2027 · LAX → IST · Aeromexico

2 stops · via MEX, BCN · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 13 h connection

found 4 days ago

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Business

The lowest business fare we have seen is $2,486, across 8 departure dates.

13 Jan 2027 · LAX → IST · Icelandair

3 stops · via PDX, KEF, GDN · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 19 h connection

found 4 days ago

That business fare is 7.4 times the economy fare of $336.

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How far ahead were prices cheapest for Los Angeles to Istanbul?

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Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$793$666+11%46
7–13 days$735$721+3%49
14–29 days$727$651+2%46
30–59 days$714$651Cheapest seen49
60–89 days$732$681+3%49
90–179 days$722$662+1%49
180+ days$839$796+18%47

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$425$300+19%9
14–29 days$389$314+9%7
30–59 days$365$353+3%19
60–89 days$411$304+15%25
90–179 days$356$329Cheapest seen49
180+ days$370$336+4%49

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

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Ontario → Istanbul

56 km from Los Angeles

$879

$149 more than flying from Los Angeles

1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 · ONT → IST · out 2 stops, back 2 stops

found 2 days ago

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Long Beach → Istanbul

32 km from Los Angeles

$1,545

$815 more than flying from Los Angeles

1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027 · LGB → IST · out 3 stops, back 3 stops

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Long Beach → Istanbul

32 km from Los Angeles

$593

$177 more than flying from Los Angeles

29 Jan 2027 · LGB → SAW · 3 stops

found 7 days ago

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Ontario → Istanbul

56 km from Los Angeles

$666

$250 more than flying from Los Angeles

12 Jul 2027 · ONT → IST · 2 stops

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $730 with Royal Air Maroc, 10 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $685 with Royal Air Maroc, 21 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 40 departure dates is usually $828 to $1,122.

How much is a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $416 with Lufthansa, 12 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $336 with Lufthansa, 29 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates is usually $362 to $524.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $685, 21 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $336, 29 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $952 with Turkish Airlines, 1 Feb 2027 to 20 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $704 with Turkish Airlines, 12 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 12 Jul 2027, takes 13 h 5 min from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Lufthansa on 12 Jul 2027, takes 22 h 35 min with 1 stop, including a 9 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

Between 14 Nov and 19 Jul 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest return on 10 of the 40 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 7 and LOT Polish on 5. Between 16 Nov and 1 Nov 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest one-way on 18 of the 31 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 4 and TAP Air Portugal on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work