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Flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.RM2,245 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,245, select.
Los Angeles.RM2,245 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,245, select.
Los Angeles.RM2,245 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,245, select.
Los Angeles.RM2,245 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,245, select.
Los Angeles.RM2,245 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,245, select.
Los Angeles.RM2,245 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,245, select.
Los Angeles.RM2,246 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,246, select.
Los Angeles.RM2,246 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,246, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from RM2,976
Sep
from RM2,245
Oct
from RM2,245
Nov
from RM2,246
Dec
from RM2,255
Jan
from RM2,246
Feb
from RM2,245
Mar
from RM2,245
Apr
from RM2,248
May
from RM2,278
Jun
from RM2,640
Jul
from RM2,371

Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Alternative Istanbul to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Istanbul to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM2,245
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time13 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineUzbekistan Airways
Average flights per week77

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is RM2,245. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
Uzbekistan Airways, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
As of August 2025, there are 77 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles is usually September.
If you're flying from Istanbul Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from RM2,245.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles on Saturday, 20 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, KLM and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 15 minutes.

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is ten hours behind Istanbul.

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route, with 15 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from IST to LAX is with Turkish Airlines at 18:40. Choose the first departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 08:00 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your IST to Los Angeles flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Start your journey at IST and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Get on board with Turkish Airlines. This airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from IST to Los Angeles, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)

  • The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IST:

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Los Angeles

  • RM1,404 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return flight ticket starts from RM2,245. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from IST to Los Angeles, reserve your journey two months before your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from IST to Los Angeles.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.

  • It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:

  • Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from IST to Los Angeles.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • After your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • The journey will take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near VNY. Settle in and get cosy after your IST to Los Angeles flight at one of these well-located options:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and be off and running.

  • In general, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY as soon as your plans are confirmed.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles. The city comes alive in peak season, but rates are often higher and major attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Los Angeles in low season if you like a quieter vibe.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from IST to Los Angeles in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

More about Los Angeles

  • Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • The Broad and Griffith Observatory are a couple of big attractions to put on your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles

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