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Cheapest round-trip
$789
Typical prices: $1,070-$597
Lufthansa
Wed 11/4Wed 11/18
STL - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$438
Typical prices: $508-$702
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Sat 10/10
STL - IST • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $789 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between St. Louis and Istanbul. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,031 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 13m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Istanbul (STL-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Istanbul

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
Lufthansa Logo
3:40 pm - 6:10 pm
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IST
17h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 1:45 pm
IST
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STL
16h 15m
1 stop
$789Lufthansa
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
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2:00 pm - 10:45 pm
STL
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IST
23h 45m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 1:45 pm
IST
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STL
16h 15m
1 stop
$807Lufthansa
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 10:45 pm
STL
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IST
24h 45m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
4:45 am - 7:40 pm
IST
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STL
23h 55m
2 stops
$812Lufthansa
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22
Lufthansa Logo
3:30 pm - 9:15 pm
STL
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IST
21h 45m
1 stop
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5:40 am - 1:25 pm
IST
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STL
15h 45m
1 stop
$874Lufthansa
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 21
Lufthansa Logo
8:40 am - 1:00 pm
STL
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IST
20h 20m
2 stops
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3:45 am - 11:38 pm
IST
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STL
27h 53m
2 stops
$888Lufthansa
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22
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12:27 pm - 4:55 pm
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IST
20h 28m
2 stops
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5:40 am - 1:25 pm
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STL
15h 45m
1 stop
$892Lufthansa
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 26
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1:13 pm - 9:35 pm
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24h 22m
2 stops
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9:30 am - 6:42 pm
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STL
17h 12m
2 stops
$909Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Nov 2
Lufthansa Logo
1:29 pm - 2:05 am
STL
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28h 36m
2 stops
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4:45 am - 11:25 pm
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STL
27h 40m
2 stops
$930Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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2:17 pm - 12:20 pm
STL
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37h 03m
2 stops
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8:10 pm - 11:56 pm
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STL
36h 46m
2 stops
$936Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Nov 2
Lufthansa Logo
3:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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13h 30m
1 stop
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4:45 am - 11:25 pm
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STL
27h 40m
2 stops
$937Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for St. Louis to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from St. Louis to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport departing in November.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport is December, where tickets cost $597 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,357 and $1,224 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$438
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking St. Louis to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport was $438 for a one-way ticket and $789 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and Istanbul Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    When flying out of St. Louis you will be using Lambert-St Louis. You will be landing at Istanbul Airport, also known as Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between St. Louis and Istanbul Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from St. Louis to Istanbul, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to Istanbul are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $944 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $909 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from St. Louis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to St. Louis with another airline. Booking your flights between St. Louis and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from St. Louis to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from St. Louis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from St. Louis to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from St. Louis to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from St. Louis to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8403 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

2.0 MediocreBen, Jun 2026
ATL - HSV
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Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

Our screen kept turning off ...3 times...had to get crew attention to turn it on again

They messed up my seat so I didn’t get the one I paid for

Put me on standby; flight was late; missed my connecting flight; disaster

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Very, very tight legroom. They must’ve jammed in an additional few rows of seat seating. Denver to Munich was the least legroom I’ve ever had on any flight, let alone a multi hour international journey. I will not take that flight again.

In my first flight with Air Canada we sat in the plane for 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Finally we were asked to get off the plane and we were told the flight was cancelled after 7:00pm There was o clear explanation of what was the problem. I was booked without my permission on a Delta Flight at 7:30pm that was leaving at 8:00pm and I still had to go get my luggage(my final destination was Rome with one stop in Toronto. The luggage claim for Canada was closed so had to return to finally get it on the luggage belt.. Of course I missed the Delta flight and all the next day flights were booked. I also lost what I paid for my stay in Rome because I did nt cancel in time. A complete nightmare.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Thanks to a delay of an hour of my flight to Philadelphia on American Airlines I missed my connecting flight to Amsterdam. On arrival at Philadelphia he crew on the delayed flight did not ask the passengers to let connecting passengers get off first and I arrived a few minutes after boarding was closed at the original time for the flight to AMS, this despite the fact that I had received a message from American Airlines that departure was delayed by 25 minutes. Overall very poor service, no effort from the part of American Airlines to accommodate the passenger, just rebook the flight for the next day.

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Boarding process was chaotic. Confusion over Boarding gates: gate 55 or gate 56 ???. Unnecessary standing in long lines to board. Better to call out Boarding groups one at a time and everyone else to sit. Airline only has 2 Boarding groups 1-3 and 4-9. That causes over crowding and chaos

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

The flight was ok. The seats are so small. The free wifi for members was not an option on this flight. The one flight attendant, older woman with straight white/grey hair, was very rude. The gentleman next to me asked about the wifi since he was a member as well. He stated, accurately, that the option to enter the idea number was not available. Her response was, "I don't know what to tell you" and walked away from him. The rest of the staff was wonderful. I asked another flight attendant about the wifi, she said the free wifi was not enabled on that flight (true or not- at least she was friendly). It was also pretty dirty. When I opened the tray table it had mushed crumbs and there was a dirty used pair of ear buds in my seat pocket. Lastly the air vent above my head was working but stuck so I was unable to move it to face me when it got warm. I fly American often but this really was not a great flight.

My luggage was lost at the airport but American Airlines contacted me and got it to me the next day.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

3.5 hr delay leaving Pittsburgh, notifications for which were incomplete and untimely. Connecting flight was automatically switched to one requiring more than a 30 hour layover! After waiting in a long queue, customer service reduced layover to 11 hours and also set up an earlier standby. The standby had empty seats, but the gate agent couldn't change our tickets! On top of all that my luggage was lost and has yet to even be located, much less returned 5 (FIVE!) days later. Too bad there's no rating below poor.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

The seats are extra cramped if you are taller than 5’8! Spring for the extra legroom seats for sure if you have a long flight!

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