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Cheap flights from California to Istanbul from $374

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 7:15 pm
LAX
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IST
13h 05mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 6:15 pm
IST
-
LAX
13h 45mnonstop
$656Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, May 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 7:15 pm
LAX
-
IST
13h 05mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:40 am
IST
-
LAX
13h 40mnonstop
$657Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 3:40 am
SFO
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IST
24h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 2:40 pm
IST
-
SFO
20h 10m
1 stop
$706Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 4:20 pm
LAS
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IST
33h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 pm
IST
-
LAS
22h 35m
1 stop
$723Delta
Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:40 am
SFO
-
IST
34h 35m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 2:40 pm
IST
-
SFO
20h 10m
1 stop
$724Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
10:25 pm - 4:20 pm
SAN
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IST
31h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 11:50 am
IST
-
SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$727Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, May 4
Lufthansa Logo
4:24 pm - 9:25 pm
SNA
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IST
19h 01m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:40 am - 5:23 pm
IST
-
SNA
21h 43m
2 stops
$893Lufthansa
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Lufthansa Logo
1:34 pm - 5:00 pm
ONT
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IST
17h 26m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:40 am - 6:02 pm
IST
-
ONT
22h 22m
2 stops
$894Lufthansa
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
1:34 pm - 9:35 pm
ONT
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IST
22h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 6:02 pm
IST
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ONT
22h 22m
2 stops
$895United Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 5:00 pm
BUR
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IST
41h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 4:16 pm
IST
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BUR
20h 36m
2 stops
$901United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, May 6

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Istanbul Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Apr 13
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
13h 05m
IST7:15 pmIstanbul
Apr 28
IST2:30 pmIstanbul
13h 45m
LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$656
Turkish Airlines
Apr 15
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
13h 05m
IST7:15 pmIstanbul
Apr 22
IST8:00 amIstanbul
13h 40m
LAX11:40 amLos Angeles Los Angeles
$657
Turkish Airlines
Apr 8
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
13h 05m
IST7:15 pmIstanbul
Apr 17
IST2:30 pmIstanbul
13h 45m
LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$668

Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Istanbul Airport

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on California to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
May 18
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
24h 55m
1 stop
IST3:40 amIstanbul
May 23
IST4:30 amIstanbul
20h 10m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
$706
Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 13
SFO7:05 amSan Francisco
34h 35m
2 stops
IST3:40 amIstanbul
May 20
IST4:30 amIstanbul
20h 10m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
$724
Scandinavian Airlines
May 10
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
24h 55m
1 stop
IST3:40 amIstanbul
May 24
IST4:30 amIstanbul
25h 17m
2 stops
SFO7:47 pmSan Francisco
$747

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Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

8:10 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

2:30 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

$656
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

8:10 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$657

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

4:45 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 5/23

4:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$706

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/29

8:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$723

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:05 am-3:40 am

2 stops34h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 5/20

4:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$724

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 4/18

10:25 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 5/4

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$727

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

4:24 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

5:40 am-5:23 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$893

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Sun 4/19

1:34 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

5:40 am-6:02 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$894

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Sun 4/19

1:34 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops22h 01m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

5:40 am-6:02 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$895

BurbankIstanbul

BUR - IST

BURIST

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 4/25

1:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 5/6

5:40 am-4:16 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$901

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Istanbul Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $709. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $720.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $892. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,057.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $822. Flying to Istanbul Airport in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,037.

What is the cheapest California to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $981 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from California for as low as $862 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Istanbul flights?

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.

Can stopping save me money on California to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Istanbul Airport flight.

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Best Price Found

$543

Fastest flight time

12h 50m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $543. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $751.
The fastest flight from California to Istanbul Airport takes 12h 50m
Direct flights go from California to Istanbul Airport every day.
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to Istanbul Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Istanbul Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Istanbul Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Istanbul Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Istanbul Airport?

Best airlines flying from California to Istanbul Airport

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Free Cancellation
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LOTPriceFrom $511Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,184 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $516Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,862 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $526Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $530Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,490 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $545Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,460 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $553Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,834 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $559Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,813 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $567Free CancellationRating
6.8
544 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $572Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,319 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $604Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,721 reviews
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