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Cheap flights from California to Istanbul from $189

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4:30 pm - 3:50 amLAX-IST
25h 20m1 stop
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4:45 am - 2:10 pmIST-LAX
19h 25m1 stop
$456
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 19
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4:30 pm - 3:50 amLAX-IST
25h 20m1 stop
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4:45 am - 1:05 pmIST-LAX
18h 20m1 stop
$511
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Sun, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:45 amSFO-IST
13h 05mnonstop
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7:10 am - 10:35 amIST-SFO
13h 25mnonstop
$698Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:45 amSFO-IST
13h 05mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 4:40 pmIST-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$702Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 3
Air Canada Logo
11:30 am - 2:50 pmLAS-IST
41h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:50 pm - 8:39 pmIST-LAS
41h 49m2 stops
$714Air Canada
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Sun, Aug 31 - Tue, Feb 17
British Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 1:05 amLAS-IST
17h 00m1 stop
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7:35 am - 3:15 pmIST-LAS
18h 40m1 stop
$718British Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Feb 18
Air Canada Logo
11:20 pm - 7:05 pmLAS-IST
33h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 9:44 pmIST-LAS
26h 14m2 stops
$721Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Feb 19
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 1:00 amSAN-IST
20h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
2:55 pm - 4:10 pmIST-SAN
36h 15m1 stop
$722British Airways
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
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10:47 am - 9:20 pmLAS-IST
24h 33m2 stops
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6:30 am - 11:35 amIST-LAS
16h 05m1 stop
$722Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Feb 18
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 am - 9:20 pmLAS-IST
28h 20m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 11:35 amIST-LAS
27h 35m1 stop
$742Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Feb 17

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Istanbul Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Oct 8
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
13h 05m
IST11:45 amIstanbul
Oct 24
IST7:10 amIstanbul
13h 25m
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
$698
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 22
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
13h 05m
IST11:45 amIstanbul
Oct 3
IST1:20 pmIstanbul
13h 20m
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$702
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 16
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
13h 00m
IST5:45 pmIstanbul
Oct 2
IST1:20 pmIstanbul
13h 20m
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$703
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United Airlines flights from California to Istanbul Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 3
LAS2:17 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
21h 03m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
Feb 20
IST6:30 amIstanbul
26h 29m
2 stops
LAS9:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$726
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United Airlines
Sep 2
LAS10:48 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
24h 32m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
Feb 18
IST6:30 amIstanbul
28h 00m
3 stops
LAS11:30 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$735
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United Airlines
Oct 29
ONT1:40 pmOntario
23h 05m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Nov 12
IST6:30 amIstanbul
22h 04m
2 stops
ONT5:34 pmOntario
$738
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Istanbul Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

4:30 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 10/19

4:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$456

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

4:30 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

4:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$511

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

12:40 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop13h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 10/24

7:10 am-10:35 am

Nonstop13h 25m

$698

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

12:40 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop13h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 10/3

1:20 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop13h 20m

$702

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/31

11:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

1:50 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops41h 49m

$714

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/2

10:05 pm-1:05 am

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$718

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/2

11:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-9:44 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$721

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 12/16

2:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$722

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/3

10:47 am-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Istanbul

Wed 2/18

6:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

$722

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

7:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop27h 35m

$742

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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 $836. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $946.

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 $951. On the other hand, Saturday 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 $1,083.

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 at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,040.

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 $1,088 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 $1,008 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Istanbul Airport.

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Best Price Found

$189

Fastest flight time

13h 00m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $189. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $456.
The fastest flight from California to Istanbul Airport takes 13h 00m
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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IndiGoPriceFrom $567Free CancellationRating
6.8
478 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $624Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $627Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,105 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $658Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,275 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $679Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,383 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $680Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $689Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,222 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $699Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,851 reviews
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