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Price Insights
Price Level
TypicalLowest Price
$562Typical Range
$500$650
Price History
- 15 Aug $567
- 16 Aug $567
- 17 Aug $567
- 18 Aug $567
- 19 Aug $567
- 20 Aug $567
- 21 Aug $567
- 22 Aug $567
- 23 Aug $567
- 24 Aug $567
- 25 Aug $567
- 26 Aug $567
- 27 Aug $567
- 28 Aug $567
- 29 Aug $567
- 30 Aug $567
- 31 Aug $567
- 1 Sep $567
- 2 Sep $567
- 3 Sep $567
- 4 Sep $567
- 5 Sep $567
- 6 Sep $567
- 7 Sep $567
- 8 Sep $567
- 9 Sep $567
- 10 Sep $567
- 11 Sep $567
- 12 Sep $567
- 13 Sep $567
- 14 Sep $567
- 15 Sep $567
- 16 Sep $556
- 17 Sep $556
- 18 Sep $556
- 19 Sep $556
- 20 Sep $556
- 21 Sep $592
- 22 Sep $592
- 23 Sep $592
- 24 Sep $592
- 25 Sep $592
- 26 Sep $592
- 27 Sep $592
- 28 Sep $643
- 29 Sep $643
- 30 Sep $643
- 1 Oct $643
- 2 Oct $643
- 3 Oct $666
- 4 Oct $666
- 5 Oct $643
- 6 Oct $643
- 7 Oct $666
- 8 Oct $666
- 9 Oct $666
- 10 Oct $666
- 11 Oct $666
- 12 Oct $666
- 13 Oct $666
- 14 Oct $562
Airlines Flying This Route
Turkish Airlines
AA
AC
Air France
Royal Air Maroc
ITA Airways
B6
British Airways
DE
EI
Airports on this route
Flying from Los Angeles
- LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles
Arriving in Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul
Recently found flights
Prices checked 15 Oct 3:42 AM
- Turkish Airlines29 Oct
13:45
LAX
13h 10mDirect12:55+1
IST
Fastest$666per person - Turkish Airlines29 Oct
19:30
LAX
13h 25mDirect18:55+1
IST
$666per person - British Airways29 Oct
19:00
LAX
20h 10m1 Stop01:10+2
IST
Cheapest$562per person - AA29 Oct
18:05
LAX
21h 5m1 Stop01:10+2
IST
$632per person - AA29 Oct
19:30
LAX
19h 40m1 Stop01:10+2
IST
$632per person - Air France29 Oct
16:20
LAX
15h 35m1 Stop17:55+1
IST
$668per person
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fare, from $556.
Istanbul is mildest and driest from July to September.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Istanbul
Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 28°C
Mildest months
Jul to Sep
Wettest month
Jan, about 14 rainy days
- Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.
Travel guide to Istanbul
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Tips for Cheaper Flights
Book Early
For flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul, booking 2-3 months in advance typically offers the best prices.
Fly Mid-Week
Tuesday to Thursday flights are often cheaper than weekend departures on this route.
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Be Flexible
Shifting your dates by a day or two can save significantly on Los Angeles to Istanbul flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
10 airlines operate this route, including Turkish Airlines, AA, AC, Air France.
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fares from Los Angeles to Istanbul.