Cheap flights to Saint Petersburg
The region's primary aviation hub is Pulkovo Airport, located 16 kilometers from the city center. An extensive route network makes it possible to reach St. Petersburg from many regions, including popular routes from Moscow (488 flights per week), Kaliningrad, and Istanbul. Every week, hundreds of aircraft arrive in the city from 15 key cities, ensuring steady connections with major transport hubs.
A total of 43 airlines operate flights to the northern capital, with Aeroflot and Pobeda leading in flight frequency. Various flight options are available to travelers, and detailed information on routes and transfer options can be found in the how to get there section. Below are cards for departure cities with a convenient search form to help you select the best airfare for your dates.
Moscow — Saint Petersburg
Murmansk — Saint Petersburg
Minsk — Saint Petersburg
Kaliningrad — Saint Petersburg
Arkhangelsk — Saint Petersburg
Saratov — Saint Petersburg
Ivanovo — Saint Petersburg
Syktyvkar — Saint Petersburg
Cherepovets — Saint Petersburg
Nizhny Novgorod — Saint Petersburg
Tyumen — Saint Petersburg
Nizhnekamsk — Saint Petersburg
When is the best time to book a flight to Saint Petersburg?
The price of a flight to Saint Petersburg changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 9 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $270. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to Saint Petersburg
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Saint Petersburg — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Saint Petersburg come from Moscow, Kaliningrad and Istanbul. Moscow leads with around 488 flights a week.
- Moscow488 flights/week
- Kaliningrad196 flights/week
- Istanbul134 flights/week
- Antalya111 flights/week
- Sochi81 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Saint Petersburg depart from Russian Federation, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Russian Federation alone accounts for about 74% of all direct routes.
- Russian Federationavg $104
- Turkeyavg $115
- Uzbekistanavg $176
- Belarusavg $55
- United Arab Emiratesavg $211
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Saint Petersburg range from Moscow at $38 to Istanbul at $149 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Moscowfrom $38
- Kaliningradfrom $67
- Istanbulfrom $149
- Antalyafrom $81
- Sochifrom $122
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Saint Petersburg from right now are Murmansk from $37, Moscow from $38 and Minsk from $55.
- Murmanskfrom $37
- Moscowfrom $38
- Minskfrom $55
- Arkhangelskfrom $55
- Saranskfrom $57
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Saint Petersburg is from Shanghai at about 9h 37m, followed by Vladivostok (8h 54m) and Chengdu (8h 29m).
- Shanghai9h 37m
- Vladivostok8h 54m
- Chengdu8h 29m
- Irkutsk6h 11m
- Dubai6h 1m
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Russian FederationFrequently asked questions
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to St. Petersburg?
- The highest number of flights to St. Petersburg are operated from Moscow (488 flights per week), Kaliningrad (196 flights), and Istanbul (134 flights). Other popular destinations include Antalya and Sochi.
- How many airlines fly to St. Petersburg?
- A total of 43 airlines provide air service to the city. The largest carriers offering the most flight options are Aeroflot, Pobeda, and Smartavia.
- Which airports receive flights to St. Petersburg?
- All scheduled and charter flights are received at Pulkovo Airport (LED). It is conveniently located just 16 kilometers from the city center, allowing for quick access to the main attractions.
- How many cities offer flights to St. Petersburg?
- The current schedule features 15 main departure cities providing the most frequent service. The wide flight network covers both major Russian centers and popular international destinations like Dubai and Minsk.
- How to find cheap tickets to St. Petersburg?
- To find the best deals, we recommend using the search form by departure city on this page. It is better to book tickets in advance and look for flights from low-cost carriers like Pobeda, which often offer affordable fares.