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Cheap flights from California to Turkey from $409

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 Turkey departing on 11/17. 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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Lufthansa Logo
1:05 pm - 3:05 am
SMF
-
IST
27h 00m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
4:45 am - 3:21 pm
IST
-
SMF
45h 36m
2 stops
$879Lufthansa
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:17 am - 3:05 am
SMF
-
IST
30h 48m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
4:45 am - 11:43 pm
IST
-
SMF
29h 58m
2 stops
$889Lufthansa
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
4:04 pm - 10:45 pm
ONT
-
IST
20h 41m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:06 pm
IST
-
ONT
24h 36m
2 stops
$910United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 10:45 pm
SMF
-
IST
24h 45m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:43 pm
IST
-
SMF
28h 13m
2 stops
$912United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:44 am - 2:05 am
LAS
-
IST
29h 21m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 6:50 pm
IST
-
LAS
34h 30m
2 stops
$924Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 12:15 pm
SJC
-
IST
43h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 6:45 pm
IST
-
SJC
32h 40m
2 stops
$927Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 25
Qatar Airways Logo
6:01 am - 12:15 pm
OAK
-
IST
44h 14m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 10:54 pm
IST
-
OAK
36h 49m
2 stops
$942Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
KLM Logo
11:48 am - 4:20 pm
SAN
-
IST
18h 32m
2 stops
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
-
SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
$948KLM
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 8
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:20 pm
OAK
-
IST
43h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:10 pm - 10:39 pm
IST
-
OAK
37h 29m
2 stops
$955Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
KLM Logo
5:50 pm - 3:30 am
LAS
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 5:15 pm
IST
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LAS
21h 15m
2 stops
$979KLM
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24

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Lufthansa flights from California to Turkey

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Turkey flight tickets
Lufthansa
Nov 4
SMF1:05 pmSacramento Intl
27h 00m
2 stops
IST3:05 amIstanbul
Nov 16
IST4:45 amIstanbul
45h 36m
2 stops
SMF3:21 pmSacramento Intl
$879
Lufthansa
Oct 28
SMF10:17 amSacramento Intl
30h 48m
2 stops
IST3:05 amIstanbul
Nov 10
IST4:45 amIstanbul
29h 58m
2 stops
SMF11:43 pmSacramento Intl
$889
Lufthansa
Nov 1
SMF11:00 amSacramento Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
IST3:05 amIstanbul
Nov 18
IST6:30 amIstanbul
19h 51m
2 stops
SMF3:21 pmSacramento Intl
$896

British Airways flights from California to Turkey

Our best British Airways deals on California to Turkey flight tickets
British Airways
Aug 10
LAS10:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
IST12:25 amIstanbul
Aug 20
IST8:15 amIstanbul
21h 45m
1 stop
LAS8:00 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$977
British Airways
Aug 19
SAN4:45 pmSan Diego
16h 20m
1 stop
IST7:05 pmIstanbul
Aug 26
IST8:15 amIstanbul
19h 35m
1 stop
SAN5:50 pmSan Diego
$981
British Airways
Aug 3
SMF11:02 amSacramento Intl
21h 53m
2 stops
IST6:55 pmIstanbul
Aug 26
IST8:15 amIstanbul
24h 55m
2 stops
SMF11:10 pmSacramento Intl
$982

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SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

1:05 pm-3:05 am

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 11/16

4:45 am-3:21 pm

2 stops45h 36m

$879

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/28

10:17 am-3:05 am

2 stops30h 48m

Istanbul

Tue 11/10

4:45 am-11:43 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$889

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 10/27

4:04 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 41m

Istanbul

Tue 11/10

6:30 am-8:06 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$910

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

11:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 11/13

6:30 am-11:43 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$912

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/21

10:44 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 21m

Istanbul

Sat 1/30

7:20 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$924

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 9/4

6:17 am-12:15 pm

2 stops43h 58m

Istanbul

Fri 9/25

8:05 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$927

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Tue 9/15

6:01 am-12:15 pm

2 stops44h 14m

Istanbul

Tue 9/22

8:05 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops36h 49m

$942
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 8/23

11:48 am-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 32m

Istanbul

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$948

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Tue 10/27

7:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops43h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 11/10

8:10 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$955

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/14

5:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$979

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $728, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Turkey in April, then you should wait until March to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $737.

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 $889. 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 $1,014.

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 afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $885. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Turkey, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,216 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Turkey flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $978 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 $850 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.

Can stopping save me money on California to Turkey flights?

You could potentially save up to 64% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Turkey flight.

Cheap California to Turkey flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$709

Fastest flight time

12h 10m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun

Airports in Turkey

91 airports
The best one-way flight to Turkey from California in the past 72 hours is $709. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Turkey found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,091.
The fastest flight from California to Turkey takes 12h 10m
Direct flights go from California to Turkey on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There are 91 airports in Turkey. From California there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Turkey

  • 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?

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from California to Turkey

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
DeltaPriceFrom $365Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,452 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $508Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,211 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $515Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,108 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $526Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,742 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $530Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,764 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $532Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,091 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $553Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,291 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $560Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,926 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $594Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,532 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom $602Free CancellationRating
6.6
432 reviews
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Can I find flights from California to Turkey with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for California to Turkey flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Turkey?

Once you have performed a search for California to Turkey flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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