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Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul (One-way)

Compare 1 flight options on JAL

* Based on 27 flight price data points (fetched: 2026-02-14 〜 2026-02-22). Not real-time data and may not cover all departure dates. Please check the airline's official website for the latest fares and availability.

Lowest Fare$612.00
Flight Time28h 55m
Stops1 stop

Fares by Cabin Class

Economy$612 ~ $2,209
Business$4,118 ~ $6,559

Available Route Options

Outbound/ReturnFlight TimeStopsEconomyBusiness
OutboundLAX Los Angeles → DOH Doha → IST Istanbul
28h 55m
1stop
$612~$4,118~
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Miles & Status Points Earning

(when crediting to JAL Mileage Bank)

When crediting this Japan Airlines flight to JAL Mileage Bank, you earn both FLY ON Points (for elite status) and Miles (for award tickets). Here's how they work:

  • FLY ON Points: FLY ON Points are used for elite status qualification. Accumulate enough points within a calendar year to achieve higher status tiers, which unlock benefits like lounge access, priority boarding, bonus miles, and complimentary upgrades. Status points are calculated based on fare price or flight distance depending on the airline.
  • Miles: Miles are your reward currency for free flights. Redeem accumulated miles for award tickets on the airline and its partners. Miles earned depend on flight distance and your booking class. Higher booking classes earn more miles per flight.

The "FLY ON Points/$100" and "Miles/$100" columns show earning efficiency - higher numbers mean better value for your money. Compare different cabin classes to find the best balance between comfort and mileage earning.

As a oneworld member, Japan Airlines flights can be credited to partner programs. Compare earning potential:Executive Club, AAdvantage

CabinFareFLY ON PointsFLY ON Points/$100MilesMiles/$100
Economy$612 - $2,20935 - 563 - 74,995 - 9,991452 - 1132
Business$4,118 - $6,559106 - 1162 - 317,483 - 19,982305 - 425
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Flight Itineraries & Booking Class Details

Browse 1 available flight options from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Each itinerary shows the route, layover cities, flight duration, and detailed fare information.

📘What are booking classes?

Even within the same Economy cabin, tickets have hidden categories called "booking classes." Cheaper tickets get lower booking classes (Q, V, etc.) while expensive tickets get higher ones (Y, B, etc.). This dramatically affects how many miles you earn. On popular dates, cheaper booking classes sell out first, so closer to departure you may only find expensive fares—which do earn more miles. Click any fare to see the calculation details.

💡Smart booking tips

To maximize miles earned per dollar spent, look for fares with higher "Points/cost" or "Miles/cost" values. However, keep in mind that booking class also affects change/cancellation flexibility—cheaper fares often have stricter policies.

Flight List
LAXLos Angeles → DOHDoha → ISTIstanbul(28.9h+)
9,991 mi
Economy (Booking Class N)
$612 - $736
35FLY ON Points5-6 FLY ON Points/$100
4,995Miles679-816 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class S)
$662 - $910
48FLY ON Points5-7 FLY ON Points/$100
7,492Miles823-1132 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$721 - $1,089
48FLY ON Points4-7 FLY ON Points/$100
7,492Miles688-1039 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class L)
$789
48FLY ON Points6 FLY ON Points/$100
7,492Miles950 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H)
$1,108 - $2,209
56FLY ON Points3-5 FLY ON Points/$100
9,991Miles452-902 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class I)
$4,118
106FLY ON Points3 FLY ON Points/$100
17,483Miles425 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$4,951 - $5,049
106FLY ON Points2 FLY ON Points/$100
17,483Miles346-353 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C)
$6,409 - $6,559
116FLY ON Points2 FLY ON Points/$100
19,982Miles305-312 Miles/$100
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FAQ

You can earn between 35 and 116 Qpoints depending on booking class. Economy: 35–56. Business: 106–116.

The lowest fare starts at $612. Economy from $612. Business from $4,118.

Economy class offers better Qpoints per cost. Economy: up to 7.3, Business: up to 2.6.

Yes. Qatar Airways flights can also be credited to: FLY ON Points (JAL), Tier Points (BA), Loyalty Points (AA), Points (AS).

The shortest flight time is approximately 28.9h.

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