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$482+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — IST
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Thu 3/26
Thu 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Istanbul

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 February 24, 2026.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/58:54 am
STL
-
IST
2 stops28h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/211:55 pm
IST
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STL
2 stops38h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/231:14 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops25h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 4/221:55 pm
IST
-
STL
2 stops33h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$626
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/231:14 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops25h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 4/215:40 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops24h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/21$628
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/74:05 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/133:45 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops43h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/236:59 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops24h 51m
Delta
Mon 4/205:20 pm
IST
-
STL
2 stops35h 24m
Delta
Deal found 2/21$639
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/112:04 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops31h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/156:00 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$641
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:42 am
STL
-
IST
2 stops31h 48m
Air France
Tue 5/54:25 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops20h 17m
Air France
Deal found 2/24$647
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/241:39 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops30h 11m
Delta
Tue 3/315:20 pm
IST
-
STL
2 stops29h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$652
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Wed 3/185:21 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops15h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/154:25 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/233:23 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops23h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 4/195:50 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops24h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/21$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/124:05 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops21h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 4/195:50 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops41h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$680
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:25 am
STL
-
IST
2 stops32h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/215:40 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops24h 48m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/21$685

Find 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 February 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$482
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$997
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Istanbul flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($244 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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St. Louis

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/23

3:23 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 22m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

1:55 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$626

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/1

12:04 pm-3:30 am

2 stops31h 26m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-2:29 pm

2 stops16h 29m

$641

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/24

1:39 pm-3:50 am

2 stops30h 11m

Istanbul

Tue 3/31

5:20 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$652

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/18

5:21 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 34m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

4:25 am-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$670

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/25

2:12 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 43m

Istanbul

Wed 4/1

4:25 am-4:32 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$670

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/20

8:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 5/2

5:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$678

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/12

4:05 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 4/19

5:50 am-3:24 pm

2 stops41h 34m

$680

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/3

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 5/10

5:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$734

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/24

7:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

1:55 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$734

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/25

2:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops46h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 5/2

1:55 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops36h 17m

$784

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Istanbul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport is 35 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport (average of $483). Flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

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 February 24, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,236 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,745 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,809 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 United Airlines and Delta fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in about 23h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 49m. The distance from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport is about 5707 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $576, British Airways will fly you from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $586 and $613, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $425 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $524 and $660, respectively.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport (average of $483). Flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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 February 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$576Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$586Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$613Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$617Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$627Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$633Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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