Cheap flights from California to Istanbul from $384

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $743. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $759.

The cheapest day to depart from California to Istanbul is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $964. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Friday is $1,034.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the afternoon. Flights from California to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $938. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,086 on average. Flights to Istanbul from California in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Istanbul for the best California - Istanbul flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $996 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from California for as low as $838 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 78% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of August 2026, there are 14 flights per day flying from California to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 64% of flights taking off in the evening.

104 flights are operational weekly from California to Istanbul as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.