Istanbul

$588+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) 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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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IST
2 stops22h 13m
Delta
Fri 4/246:00 am
IST
-
STL
2 stops26h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$787
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:35 pm
STL
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SAW
2 stops15h 30m
KLM
Wed 4/298:50 am
SAW
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STL
2 stops19h 54m
KLM
Deal found 3/23$932

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 (TR5). 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.

Round-trip from

$637
(Delta)

One-way from

$588
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$802
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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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 - SAW

STLSAW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/22

5:35 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/29

8:50 am-8:44 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$932

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

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

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

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

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 price you pay for your flight from St. Louis to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul (average of $483). Flying from St. Louis to Istanbul 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?

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andAir Canada from St. Louis to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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?

    Lambert-St Louis (STL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Lambert-St Louis; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the St. Louis airport to Istanbul. It is only a 12.7 mi journey to Lambert-St Louis (STL) from St. Louis’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from St. Louis to Istanbul in 15h 30m. Fly via Delta, KLM, or Iberia to get the fastest option. The distance from St. Louis to Istanbul is about 5746 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Istanbul round-trip from $545. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $576, and Lufthansa, from $585. American Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul 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?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul (average of $483). Flying from St. Louis to Istanbul 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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