$317+ Cheap flights from Italy to St. Louis (STL)

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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FCO — STL
Sep 24 — Oct 11

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Cheap Italy to St. Louis flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from Italy to St. Louis specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Italy to St. Louis in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/2911:20 amMXP - STL
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1611:20 amSTL - MXP
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/306:25 amLIN - STL
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/133:45 pmSTL - LIN
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$762
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/306:25 amLIN - STL
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sat 11/1612:00 pmSTL - LIN
2 stops14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 9/18$767
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/37:00 amFCO - STL
2 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/711:09 amSTL - FCO
1 stop13h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$775
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/119:45 amFCO - STL
1 stop13h 14mLufthansa
Fri 10/1812:58 pmSTL - FCO
2 stops19h 02mLufthansa
Deal found 9/19$788
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/39:00 pmFCO - STL
2 stops27h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/71:40 pmSTL - FCO
1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/18$792
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Fri 10/111:00 pmFCO - STL
1 stop15h 05mAir Canada
Fri 10/1811:00 amSTL - FCO
2 stops15h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 9/18$805
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/39:00 pmFCO - STL
2 stops25h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 10/74:38 pmSTL - FCO
2 stops14h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/18$812
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/299:35 amMXP - STL
2 stops16h 30mLufthansa
Tue 11/1212:00 pmSTL - MXP
2 stops13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 9/18$838

Italy to St. Louis 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Italy and St. Louis in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Italy to St. Louis in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 11/510:20 amBLQ - STL
2 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/123:50 pmSTL - BLQ
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$753
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/2911:20 amMXP - STL
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1611:20 amSTL - MXP
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$756
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/412:50 pmBLQ - STL
2 stops15h 54mBritish Airways
Tue 11/125:31 pmSTL - BLQ
2 stops20h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/18$756
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/35:25 amBLQ - STL
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Wed 11/1312:37 pmSTL - BLQ
2 stops17h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 9/18$757
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/810:15 amMXP - STL
1 stop16h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/131:45 pmSTL - MXP
2 stops19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/19$758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/35:20 amLIN - STL
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/153:45 pmSTL - LIN
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$762
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/56:30 amFLR - STL
2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/153:20 pmSTL - FLR
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/49:10 amMXP - STL
2 stops17h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1010:10 amSTL - MXP
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$767
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/47:35 amLIN - STL
2 stops17h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 11/103:53 pmSTL - LIN
2 stops14h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/18$767

One-way flights to St. Louis from Italy

Search for one-way flight options from Italy to St. Louis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Italy to St. Louis can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Italy to St. Louis instead should update the search form at the top of page.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Wed 11/136:30 pmFCO - STL
2 stops44h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$317
This Combigo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Combigo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/156:20 pmMXP - STL
2 stops43h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$342
This Combigo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Combigo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/151:05 pmLIN - STL
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$526
This Combigo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Combigo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/146:40 pmFLR - STL
3 stops45h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/19$564
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/253:30 pmFCO - STL
2 stops31h 29mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/18$674
This Combigo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Combigo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/510:20 pmVCE - STL
2 stops43h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$678
This Thrive Travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Thrive Travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/156:55 amMXP - STL
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 9/19$874
This Thrive Travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Thrive Travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/156:25 amLIN - STL
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/19$875
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Wed 11/131:10 pmFCO - STL
1 stop14h 50mIberia
Deal found 9/18$1,047

Find flights from Italy to St. Louis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Italy to St. Louis 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 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.

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$753 - $913

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Bologna Guglielmo MarconiLambert-St Louis

BLQ - STL

BLQSTL

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Tue 11/5

2 stops35h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/12

2 stops38h 50m

$753

Bologna Guglielmo MarconiLambert-St Louis

BLQ - STL

BLQSTL

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Mon 11/4

2 stops15h 54m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/16

2 stops20h 50m

$756

Bologna Guglielmo MarconiLambert-St Louis

BLQ - STL

BLQSTL

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Sun 11/3

1 stop14h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/15

2 stops16h 35m

$757

Milan MalpensaLambert-St Louis

MXP - STL

MXPSTL

Milan Malpensa

Fri 11/8

1 stop16h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/13

2 stops19h 55m

$758

Milan LinateLambert-St Louis

LIN - STL

LINSTL

Milan Linate

Sun 11/3

1 stop14h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/15

1 stop18h 15m

$762

Rome FiumicinoLambert-St Louis

FCO - STL

FCOSTL

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 11/5

1 stop33h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/14

2 stops19h 05m

$789

Rome FiumicinoLambert-St Louis

FCO - STL

FCOSTL

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 11/4

2 stops18h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/14

1 stop12h 14m

$843

Rome FiumicinoLambert-St Louis

FCO - STL

FCOSTL

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 11/5

1 stop20h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/12

1 stop17h 16m

$872

Rome FiumicinoLambert-St Louis

FCO - STL

FCOSTL

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 11/4

2 stops18h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/13

2 stops14h 55m

$913

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/18

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Travel insights for flights from Italy to St. Louis

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

Find hourly flight availability from Italy to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Italy to St. Louis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated September 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta and British Airways from Italy to St. Louis by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,609 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very good
3,609 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,609 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0
Very good
9,069 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,609 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
1,351 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,609 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,609 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.4
Good
3,803 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,609 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 12.7 mi from the city center, Lambert-St Louis (STL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to St. Louis from Italy.

  • Can I find flights from Italy to St. Louis for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Italy to St. Louis for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $753, but on average you can expect to pay $777.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $674 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $874 and Iberia from $1,047 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Italy to St. Louis?

  • What does FCO to STL mean?

    FCO stands for Rome Fiumicino Airport, while STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Naples Airport (NAP), Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Italy to St. Louis that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Italy to St. Louis flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Italy to St. Louis with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Italy to St. Louis flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Italy to St. Louis that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Italy to St. Louis offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Italy to St. Louis?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Italy to St. Louis flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Italy to St. Louis flight deals updated?

    The Italy to St. Louis flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 9/19.

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American AirlinesCheapest$947Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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