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$315+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — IST
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Istanbul are usually found in October or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$632
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$315
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,022
From Lambert-St Louis to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1710:00 amSTL - IST
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/242:50 pmIST - STL
2 stops57h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$636
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 pmSTL - IST
2 stops44h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 1/207:35 amIST - STL
2 stops20h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/18$643
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:51 pmSTL - IST
2 stops19h 39mBritish Airways
Sat 11/12:55 pmIST - STL
2 stops39h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/18$692
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:29 pmSTL - IST
2 stops16h 26mKLM
Mon 1/194:50 amIST - STL
2 stops22h 14mKLM
Deal found 8/18$718
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:05 pmSTL - IST
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/203:10 pmIST - STL
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$728
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/204:27 pmSTL - IST
2 stops15h 28mKLM
Mon 11/244:50 amIST - STL
2 stops20h 57mKLM
Deal found 8/17$768
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:26 pmSTL - IST
2 stops18h 54mKLM
Tue 9/234:20 amIST - STL
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/19$875
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/144:00 pmSTL - IST
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/214:45 amIST - STL
2 stops40h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$960
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:25 pmSTL - IST
2 stops24h 55mLufthansa
Sat 11/17:00 pmIST - STL
1 stop27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 8/18$975
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:01 pmSTL - IST
1 stop34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/198:50 pmIST - STL
2 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$982
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:00 pmSTL - IST
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/34:50 pmIST - STL
2 stops52h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$987

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/18

3:50 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

9:25 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops51h 04m

$632

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/17

10:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 11/24

2:50 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops57h 39m

$636

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/18

4:05 pm-12:55 am

2 stops23h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

9:25 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops51h 04m

$638

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/23

6:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops44h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 1/20

7:35 am-7:07 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$643

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/18

3:50 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

6:30 am-3:21 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$685

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/15

4:00 pm-3:50 am

3 stops51h 50m

$315

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/20

7:52 pm-3:50 am

3 stops47h 58m

$327

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/17

2:12 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops44h 53m

$374

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/22

1:00 pm-5:45 am

2 stops32h 45m

$397

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Deals found on 8/18

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Turkish Airlines, and Air Canada from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,949 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,337 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,289 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis. There are 0 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Istanbul per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    Airlines like Air Canada fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in about 23h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport is about 5707 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $627, Air Canada will fly you from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $647 and $662, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from St. Louis to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$627Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$647Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$662Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$687Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$735Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,162Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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