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Cheap flights from California to Istanbul from $475

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Istanbul departing on 9/14. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 3:30 am
LAS
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 pm
IST
-
LAS
22h 35m
1 stop
$670Delta
Wed, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 31
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 3:30 am
LAS
-
IST
28h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 pm
IST
-
LAS
22h 35m
1 stop
$674Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 3:30 am
LAS
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 pm
IST
-
LAS
22h 35m
1 stop
$675Delta
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Aug 1
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 1:20 am
LAS
-
IST
32h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:10 pm
IST
-
LAS
20h 10m
2 stops
$684Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:40 am
SNA
-
IST
34h 25m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:29 pm
IST
-
SNA
27h 59m
2 stops
$882Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:40 am
SNA
-
IST
34h 25m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:29 pm
IST
-
SNA
27h 59m
2 stops
$912Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
British Airways Logo
12:33 pm - 7:05 pm
ONT
-
IST
20h 32m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:15 am - 9:12 pm
IST
-
ONT
22h 57m
2 stops
$914British Airways
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 10:45 pm
ONT
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IST
19h 42m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:47 pm
IST
-
ONT
22h 17m
2 stops
$963United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 10:45 pm
SNA
-
IST
24h 15m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 8:19 pm
IST
-
SNA
36h 19m
2 stops
$963Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 10:45 pm
SNA
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IST
24h 15m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 8:19 pm
IST
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SNA
36h 19m
2 stops
$964Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

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Delta flights from California to Istanbul Airport

Our best Delta deals on California to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jul 22
LAS5:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
IST3:30 amIstanbul
Jul 31
IST6:00 amIstanbul
22h 35m
1 stop
LAS6:35 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$670
Delta
Jul 21
LAS12:35 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
28h 55m
2 stops
IST3:30 amIstanbul
Aug 4
IST6:00 amIstanbul
22h 35m
1 stop
LAS6:35 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$674
Delta
Jul 1
LAS5:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
IST3:30 amIstanbul
Aug 1
IST6:00 amIstanbul
22h 35m
1 stop
LAS6:35 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$675

British Airways flights from California to Istanbul Airport

Our best British Airways deals on California to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
British Airways
Aug 5
LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
17h 30m
1 stop
IST12:25 amIstanbul
Aug 18
IST5:45 pmIstanbul
34h 35m
1 stop
LAX6:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$899
British Airways
Aug 5
ONT12:33 pmOntario
20h 32m
2 stops
IST7:05 pmIstanbul
Aug 19
IST8:15 amIstanbul
22h 57m
2 stops
ONT9:12 pmOntario
$914
British Airways
Nov 2
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
18h 59m
1 stop
IST11:59 pmIstanbul
Nov 10
IST6:40 pmIstanbul
32h 30m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
$1,003

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Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/22

5:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 7/31

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$670

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/21

12:35 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$674

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/1

5:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 8/1

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$675

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/21

7:05 am-1:20 am

2 stops32h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$684

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/25

7:15 am-3:40 am

2 stops34h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 10/3

4:30 am-10:29 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$882

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/18

7:15 am-3:40 am

2 stops34h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 9/25

4:30 am-10:29 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$912

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Wed 8/5

12:33 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops20h 32m

Istanbul

Wed 8/19

8:15 am-9:12 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$914
Quickest round-trip

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Mon 11/2

4:03 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Istanbul

Mon 11/16

6:30 am-5:47 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$963

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/2

11:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 11/16

7:00 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$963

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/2

11:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 11/16

7:00 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$964

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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, March 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 $739. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in March, then you should wait until April to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $755.

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 $876. 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 $1,031.

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 $1,002.

What is the cheapest California to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $970 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 $871 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Istanbul Airport flight.

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Best Price Found

$546

Fastest flight time

12h 10m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $546. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $831.
The fastest flight from California to Istanbul Airport takes 12h 10m
Direct flights go from California to Istanbul Airport every day.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Istanbul Airport

  • 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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LOTPriceFrom $508Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,193 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $515Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,975 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $526Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $530Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,669 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $553Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,004 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $558Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,949 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $560Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,688 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $567Free CancellationRating
6.8
560 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $572Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,460 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $604Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,770 reviews
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