Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul from US$ 789.99

For flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST), February and April stand out as months with lower average fares compared with high-season months. Within these periods, Thursday departures are cheaper than Sunday departures on this route. Prices depend on travel date and booking situation, so individual itineraries can still be higher or lower than these periods.

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) are offered as one-stop connections via Frankfurt (FRA). The long-haul flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes, and the onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3 hours.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, a complimentary hot meal is included in all travel classes, with Economy Class receiving a Taste the World Menu, Premium Economy receiving the Classic Premium Menu, and Business Class receiving the Taste the World Gourmet Menu, along with free non-alcoholic drinks. Additional snacks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase or included depending on travel class. On the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST), meals in Economy Class are offered mainly as pre-order or buy‑on‑board dishes and snacks, so a full hot meal is not automatically included in every fare and onboard amenities on this medium-haul part of the journey differ from the long-haul flight.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class includes a lie‑flat seat with 180° recline and a bed length of about 6 ft 6 in, direct aisle access at every seat, and a large personal screen with premium entertainment. Business Class passengers also receive two carefully curated Taste the World Gourmet menus with additional snacks on day flights, an extensive selection of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks including a welcome drink, a high‑quality amenity kit, and increased checked and cabin baggage allowances, including higher allowances on flights to and from the USA. Lounge access at participating airports, priority services at check‑in, security, boarding, and baggage handling, plus one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg are also part of the Business Class package on this long-haul flight. On the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST), Business Class service follows the short- or medium-haul concept of the operating airline and offers a more compact service than on the intercontinental flight.

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) are offered as Condor‑marketed one‑stop connections via Frankfurt (FRA) rather than nonstop service. In the summer season, these connections operate from Monday through Sunday; in the winter season, connections are offered on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, onboard Wi‑Fi is available through the FlyConnect service for an additional fee, with different data packages that can be purchased during the flight. Messaging and internet use are possible within the limits of the selected package and network performance. On the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST), Wi‑Fi availability and pricing are determined by the operating airline and aircraft, so onboard connectivity on this part of the journey can differ from the long-haul flight.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, extra-legroom seating such as XL Seats and Prime Seats in selected rows can be reserved in advance for an additional fee, subject to safety requirements for emergency exit rows. These seats provide more space than standard Economy Class seating and are offered in limited numbers on each flight. On the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST), extra-legroom options and reservation rules are set by the operating airline and differ from the long-haul Condor flight.

For flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST), the lowest fares are concentrated when tickets are booked about 2 months before departure. This timing works especially well for trips in cheaper travel months such as February and April, rather than relying on a single cheapest calendar month. Fares for other months can be higher or lower depending on demand at the time of purchase.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, three travel classes are offered: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class. Economy Class provides a standard seat with in‑flight Inflight entertainment and meals from the Taste the World Menu, while Premium Economy adds a wider seat with more legroom, an enhanced Classic Premium Menu, and additional comfort items. Business Class offers a fully flat seat with direct aisle access, larger personal screens, Taste the World Gourmet Menu service, and increased baggage and airport services. On the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST), the operating airline offers Economy and Business Class, with onboard amenities and service levels different from those on the long-haul flight.

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) are offered with different fare options, including more flexible fares that allow rebooking and, depending on the option, refunds under defined fare conditions. Flex fares provide the most generous conditions for changes and cancellations compared with more restricted Economy fares. Less flexible Economy options involve tighter change rules and higher fees if travel plans change. Conditions can differ between the long-haul Condor flight and the partner-operated European connection, so fare rules for the entire itinerary should be reviewed carefully before purchase.