Cheap flights from Istanbul to California from $356

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Istanbul averaging around $720.

The cheapest day to depart from Istanbul to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $797. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $840.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $808. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $840 on average. Flights to California from Istanbul in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles for the best Istanbul - California flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Istanbul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $766 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Istanbul for as low as $681 on momondo.

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

British Airways, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to California

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Istanbul according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Istanbul and California is 12 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 1:00PM, with 67% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Istanbul and California is 86 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.