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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Istanbul (IST) from $797

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 June 6, 2024.

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,328

Round-trip from

$924
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 12% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport at least 19 days early can save you up to 43% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 19 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport for as little as $892 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,196 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

February can be a great time to fly to Istanbul Airport from St. Louis with a flight ticket averaging about $1,072. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $819. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap St. Louis to Istanbul flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Istanbul specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 7/76:09 pmSTL - IST
2 stops17h 06mBritish Airways
Fri 8/168:30 amIST - STL
2 stops21h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,144
Mon 7/811:30 amSTL - IST
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
Wed 8/142:55 pmIST - STL
2 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,165
Sun 7/76:09 pmSTL - IST
2 stops17h 06mBritish Airways
Sat 8/178:30 amIST - STL
2 stops21h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,166
Sun 7/74:05 pmSTL - IST
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/152:55 pmIST - STL
2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,206
Thu 7/411:30 amSTL - IST
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Thu 7/118:15 amIST - STL
2 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$1,212
Sat 7/66:04 amSTL - IST
2 stops27h 41mBritish Airways
Fri 8/168:30 amIST - STL
2 stops21h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,214
Fri 7/56:09 pmSTL - IST
2 stops16h 56mBritish Airways
Sat 8/178:30 amIST - STL
2 stops21h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,236
Tue 7/1610:10 amSTL - IST
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Tue 7/238:15 amIST - STL
2 stops44h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,244
Mon 7/811:30 amSTL - IST
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
Tue 8/136:45 pmIST - STL
2 stops33h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,245

St. Louis to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 11/55:30 pmSTL - IST
2 stops14h 35mDelta
Mon 11/187:25 amIST - STL
2 stops22h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/6$797
Tue 11/510:40 amSTL - IST
3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/186:55 pmIST - STL
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$875
Fri 11/14:10 pmSTL - IST
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/42:30 pmIST - STL
2 stops28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$978
Fri 11/14:45 pmSTL - IST
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/41:40 pmIST - STL
2 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$992
Fri 11/110:40 amSTL - IST
3 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/41:40 pmIST - STL
2 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,063
Wed 9/44:51 pmSTL - IST
2 stops23h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/148:30 amIST - STL
2 stops21h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,066
Wed 10/27:30 amSTL - IST
2 stops38h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 10/138:05 pmIST - STL
2 stops33h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,086
Wed 10/23:25 pmSTL - IST
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
Sun 10/136:10 amIST - STL
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,127
Sun 7/76:09 pmSTL - IST
2 stops17h 06mBritish Airways
Fri 8/168:30 amIST - STL
2 stops21h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,144

Find flights from St. Louis to Istanbul within your budget

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/1

2 stops22h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 11/4

2 stops28h 23m

$978

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/1

1 stop17h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 11/4

2 stops34h 43m

$992

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/4

2 stops23h 39m

Istanbul

Sat 9/14

2 stops21h 39m

$1,066

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/2

2 stops38h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 10/13

2 stops33h 30m

$1,086

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/2

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 10/13

1 stop15h 20m

$1,127

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/7

2 stops17h 06m

Istanbul

Fri 8/16

2 stops21h 47m

$1,144

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/8

2 stops23h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 8/14

2 stops38h 10m

$1,165

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/1

1 stop14h 23m

Istanbul

Mon 11/4

1 stop33h 18m

$1,399

Lambert-St LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/2

2 stops17h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 10/13

3 stops52h 07m

$1,636

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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 May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport is 18 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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.
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Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines from St. Louis to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $978, but on average you can expect to pay $1,160.

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

    Currently priced at $1,066, 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 Qatar Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,086 and $1,127, respectively.

  • What does STL to IST mean?

    STL and IST are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. STL to IST refers to a flight route from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Istanbul 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 St. Louis to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Istanbul 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 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Istanbul 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 St. Louis to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Istanbul 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 St. Louis to Istanbul Airport flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Istanbul Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular airlines flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport are American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking 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 $924). Flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$784Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$788Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$832Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$914Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$960Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,109Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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