What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles is to fly and train which costs $330 - $950 and takes 25h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 17h 30m and costs $500 - $1,000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

The distance between Istanbul and Los Angeles is 6919 miles.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 17h 30m to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 10h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:50 AM in Istanbul and 7:50 PM in Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3352+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Istanbul to Los Angeles - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Istanbul to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IST - LAX
17h 30m
$509–965
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SAW - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
25h 38m
$334–932
Fly Istanbul to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane IST - SBA
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
22h 54m
$479–1,400
Fly Istanbul to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane IST - BUR
20h 31m
$508–1,612
Fly Istanbul to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane IST - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
23h 39m
$484–1,482
Fly Istanbul to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane IST - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
21h 55m
$462–1,416

Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

14Weekly Planes

13h 42mAverage Duration

$342Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,878.5 mi
Duration: 17h 30m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily.

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