Istanbul

$588+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — IST
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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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 March 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:59 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops25h 31m
Delta
Wed 4/296:00 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops22h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$637
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:25 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/134:25 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$683
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/45:35 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops25h 55m
Delta
Mon 5/115:20 pm
IST
-
STL
2 stops31h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$687
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/34:41 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops26h 49m
Delta
Wed 5/136:00 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops23h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$688
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/205:59 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops25h 31m
Delta
Sat 5/26:00 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops18h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$737
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/134:13 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops26h 37m
Delta
Thu 11/194:50 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops22h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:15 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops29h 50m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/295:40 am
IST
-
STL
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/23$772
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/21:27 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops24h 18m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/186:30 am
IST
-
STL
1 stop16h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/19$778
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/37:09 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops18h 26m
Lufthansa
Wed 5/135:40 am
IST
-
STL
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/19$781
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 5/37:09 pm
STL
-
IST
2 stops18h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 5/135:40 am
IST
-
STL
1 stop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$785
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1710:07 am
STL
-
IST
2 stops22h 13m
Delta
Fri 4/246:00 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops26h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$787

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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$683
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$588
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$802
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Istanbul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-Istanbul flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Istanbul
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($292 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 23, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/20

5:59 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 31m

Istanbul

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-4:42 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$737

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/17

10:07 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Istanbul

Fri 4/24

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

$787

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/26

4:13 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 17m

Istanbul

Wed 9/9

4:25 am-3:57 pm

2 stops19h 32m

$852

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/8

5:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$872

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/11

5:29 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops14h 51m

Istanbul

Tue 4/21

4:25 am-4:42 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$962

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/3

4:41 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 49m

Istanbul

Fri 6/5

6:00 am-9:09 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$977

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/2

6:15 am-1:00 pm

3 stops22h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

5:50 am-7:51 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$1,034

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/16

5:36 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 54m

Istanbul

Sat 5/23

5:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,072

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 4/19

1:55 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$1,180
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/20

7:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 5/2

2:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$1,212

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/20

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 March 13, 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 March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andAir 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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 8 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Delta and Lufthansa fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in about 18h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 27m. 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 $545, American Airlines will fly you from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $576 and $585, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport for 41% 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 8 airlines flying from St. Louis to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$545Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$576Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$585Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$608Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$627Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$633Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$687Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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