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Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration17 h and 30 mFlights between Istanbul and Los Angeles take, on average, 17 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£324Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Los Angeles found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportFor flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Destination airportLos Angeles International AirportFor the route from Istanbul to Los Angeles

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Airlines flying this routeTurkish AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Istanbul to Los Angeles

One-way average Price£893The average price for a flight Istanbul - Los Angeles at Opodo is £893, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Los Angeles when departing from Istanbul

Airlines that fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Turkish Airlines

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Exchange rate

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Last checked on Thu 29/10

Distance: 6,848 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your Istanbul to Los Angeles flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £324, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Los Angeles takes roughly 15 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Los Angeles route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Arrival airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The weather in Los Angeles

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Los Angeles, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: December
Driest month: July
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Los Angeles. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

When you fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles the average price is £893. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is 324 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles are May, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

The best time of the year to go to Los Angeles when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Los Angeles from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, January and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Los Angeles.

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Los Angeles is of around 17 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,847.51 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles?

The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Los Angeles is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Los Angeles International Airport(LAX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Los Angeles are:

Turkish Airlines.

British Airways

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Lufthansa

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