Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Round-trip economy fares between Los Angeles (LAX) and Istanbul (IST) average A$1,181 across the year. Book for January and typical prices fall to A$968. The 11,002 km hop takes about 13.5 hours non-stop, and the nicest window to visit Istanbul is April – May & September – October.
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A$832 −14% vs. seasonal low
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Average round-trip economy fare by departure month. January is the statistical sweet spot at A$968.
| Month | Avg. round-trip | vs. yearly average |
|---|---|---|
| January Cheapest | A$968 | −A$213 |
| February | A$992 | −A$189 |
| March | A$1,110 | −A$71 |
| April | A$1,252 | +A$71 |
| May | A$1,346 | +A$165 |
| June | A$1,394 | +A$213 |
| July | A$1,417 | +A$236 |
| August | A$1,394 | +A$213 |
| September | A$1,275 | +A$94 |
| October | A$1,181 | +A$0 |
| November | A$1,039 | −A$142 |
| December | A$1,087 | −A$94 |
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Los Angeles to Istanbul flight FAQs
- What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
- January is typically cheapest, with round-trips from A$968 — about A$213 under the yearly average of A$1,181.
- How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
- Non-stop services cover the 11,002 km route in roughly 13.5 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- April – May & September – October. Entry requirements: e-Visa available online for many nationalities; some enter visa-free.