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✈️ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Compare Los Angeles – Istanbul fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 11,003 km and takes around 13 h 55 min nonstop.
📏 Distance11,003 km (6,837 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 13 h 55 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceIstanbul is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles
🛫 AirportsLAX → IST, SAW
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $651
📅 Cheapest months to fly Los Angeles → Istanbul
- $733Oct 26
- $651Nov 26
- $681Dec 26
- $835Jan 27
- $872Feb 27
- $807Mar 27
- $805Apr 27
- $1,074Jun 27
- $1,080Jul 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Türkiye
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, pleasant weather for sightseeing, hiking and swimming without the peak crowds.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler and quieter, good for Istanbul and inland sights.
Weather by month in Istanbul
- 9°Jan🌧
- 10°Feb🌧
- 12°Mar⛅
- 17°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 27°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 29°Aug☀️
- 25°Sep⛅
- 20°Oct⛅
- 15°Nov🌧
- 11°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Float over Cappadocia – Drift in a hot-air balloon at sunrise above fairy chimneys, cave villages and rose-coloured valleys.
- Explore the Hagia Sophia – Stand beneath the vast dome of this landmark that has served as church, mosque and museum over 1,500 years.
- Shop at the Grand Bazaar – Lose yourself among thousands of shops selling carpets, lamps, spices and jewellery in one of the world's oldest covered markets.
- Walk ancient Ephesus – Stroll marble streets to the towering façade of the Library of Celsus in one of the best-preserved Roman cities anywhere.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
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Los Angeles to Istanbul flights: questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes about 13 h 55 min for the 11,003 km (6,837 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Istanbul from Los Angeles?
Istanbul is about 11,003 km (6,837 miles) from Los Angeles as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Istanbul?
Right now Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $651. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Istanbul?
From Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). In Istanbul: İstanbul (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Intl (SAW).
Do I need a visa for Türkiye?
It depends on your passport – see our Türkiye visa & entry guide.
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