What airlines fly to Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Turkey 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 Turkey. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Turkey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Turkey on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 17 flights per day flying from California to Turkey. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 51% of flights taking off in the evening.

How long is the flight from California to Turkey?

Flight times from California to Turkey vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Istanbul Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 13h on average. Another popular route from California to Turkey is flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, which will take roughly 13h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from California to Turkey on average per week?

122 flights are operational weekly from California to Turkey as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Turkey?

Prices for flights from California to Turkey are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Turkey?

As of September 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Turkey.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Turkey?

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 Turkey.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Turkey?

The required travel and health documents for your Turkey trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Turkey. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:40 pm - 3:50 amBUR-IST

28h 10m2 stops

4:50 am - 4:06 pmIST-BUR

22h 16m2 stops

$708Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12

12:40 pm - 3:50 amBUR-IST

28h 10m2 stops

5:55 pm - 4:06 pmIST-BUR

33h 11m2 stops

$716KLM

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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13

1:20 pm - 12:20 amSNA-IST

25h 00m2 stops

8:50 am - 11:25 amIST-SNA

37h 35m2 stops

$725Air Canada

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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5

1:20 pm - 12:20 amSNA-IST

25h 00m2 stops

8:50 am - 8:54 amIST-SNA

35h 04m3 stops

$735Air Canada

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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5

1:33 pm - 5:45 pmONT-IST

17h 12m2 stops

6:30 am - 5:34 pmIST-ONT

22h 04m2 stops

$740United Airlines

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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18

1:04 pm - 9:20 pmBUR-IST

22h 16m2 stops

6:30 am - 5:28 pmIST-BUR

21h 58m2 stops

$740United Airlines

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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5

4:00 pm - 10:45 pmSNA-IST

19h 45m2 stops

6:30 am - 6:47 pmIST-SNA

23h 17m2 stops

$745Lufthansa

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9

4:00 pm - 9:20 pmSNA-IST

19h 20m2 stops

6:30 am - 6:18 pmIST-SNA

22h 48m2 stops

$749Lufthansa

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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4

4:35 pm - 11:50 pmLAX-IST

21h 15m1 stop

5:30 pm - 2:35 pmIST-LAX

31h 05m1 stop

$780LOT

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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 21

10:05 pm - 4:40 pmLAX-IST

32h 35m1 stop

6:30 pm - 8:20 pmIST-LAX

36h 50m1 stop

$785LOT

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Sun, Oct 12 - Fri, Jan 16

British Airways flights from California to Turkey

Our best British Airways deals on California to Turkey flight tickets

British Airways

Nov 30

LAX9:00 pmLos Angeles

33h 30m

1 stop

IST5:30 pmIstanbul

Jan 9

IST2:55 pmIstanbul

38h 35m

1 stop

LAX6:30 pmLos Angeles

$789

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British Airways

Nov 8

ONT4:47 pmOntario

21h 23m

2 stops

IST1:10 amIstanbul

Nov 15

IST7:35 amIstanbul

25h 54m

2 stops

ONT10:29 pmOntario

$827

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British Airways

Jan 21

ONT5:03 pmOntario

20h 22m

2 stops

IST12:25 amIstanbul

Feb 4

IST7:35 amIstanbul

21h 18m

2 stops

ONT5:53 pmOntario

$856

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Lufthansa flights from California to Turkey

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Lufthansa

Dec 2

SNA4:00 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

19h 45m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Dec 9

IST6:30 amIstanbul

23h 17m

2 stops

SNA6:47 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$745

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Lufthansa

Oct 20

SNA4:00 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

19h 20m

2 stops

IST9:20 pmIstanbul

Nov 4

IST6:30 amIstanbul

22h 48m

2 stops

SNA6:18 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$749

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Lufthansa

Nov 8

SNA6:25 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

36h 40m

2 stops

IST6:05 pmIstanbul

Nov 19

IST6:30 amIstanbul

22h 48m

2 stops

SNA6:18 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$754

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BUR - IST

BURIST

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 11/6

12:40 pm-3:50 am

2 stops28h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

4:50 am-4:06 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$708

BurbankIstanbul

BUR - IST

BURIST

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 11/6

12:40 pm-3:50 am

2 stops28h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 11/13

5:55 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$716

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

1:20 pm-12:20 am

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/5

8:50 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 35m

$725

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

1:20 pm-12:20 am

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/5

8:50 am-8:54 am

3 stops35h 04m

$735

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 11/4

1:33 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops17h 12m

Istanbul

Tue 11/18

6:30 am-5:34 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$740

BurbankIstanbul

BUR - IST

BURIST

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 10/22

1:04 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 16m

Istanbul

Wed 11/5

6:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$740

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/2

4:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-6:47 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$745

Santa AnaIstanbul

SNA - IST

SNAIST

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

4:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-6:18 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$749

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

4:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 10/21

5:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$780

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 10/12

10:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 1/16

6:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$785

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Turkey

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Turkey?

The cheapest month to fly to Turkey from California is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $826, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Turkey in February, then you should wait until November to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $930.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Turkey?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Turkey is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $911. 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 $1,077.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $822. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Turkey, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,031 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Turkey flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Turkey?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Turkey from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Turkey for around $1,066 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Turkey from California for as low as $952 on momondo.

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

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

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Best Price Found	$451
Fastest flight time	12h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Turkey	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Turkey from California in the past 72 hours is $451. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Turkey found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $753.

The fastest flight from California to Turkey takes 12h 55m

Direct flights go from California to Turkey every day.

There is 1 airport near Turkey: Istanbul (IST)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Turkey?
Prices for flights from California to Turkey are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Turkey?
As of September 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Turkey.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Turkey?
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 Turkey.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Turkey?
The required travel and health documents for your Turkey trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Turkey. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Turkey?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Turkey, the leading plane model is Boeing 777-200LR, making up 31.69% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777-300ER with 23.70%, Airbus A350-900 with 22.58%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 8.50%.

Best airlines flying from California to Turkey

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom $567	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 485 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Delta	PriceFrom $609	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,973 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $627	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,928 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $662	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,394 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $666	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,423 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,465 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,387 reviews	Search KLM flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $690	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,492 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $699	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $723	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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