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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT) from $719

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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 2, 2024.

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$1,254

One-way from

$719
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Cape Town?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 23% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from St. Louis average $1,617. You can even find prices in May for less than $1,617, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $1,197. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from St. Louis to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between St. Louis and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from St. Louis to Cape Town. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 8/1712:49 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop22h 01mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,526
Sat 8/176:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops28h 44mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops26h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,531
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop24h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,533
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,537
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sat 8/3111:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,905
Sun 6/306:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 04mDelta
Fri 8/29:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,064
Sun 6/306:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Fri 8/29:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop29h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,165

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from St. Louis to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between St. Louis and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Ethiopian Air flights traveling from St. Louis to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 8/1711:07 amSTL - CPT
3 stops43h 38mEthiopian Air
Fri 8/302:35 pmCPT - STL
3 stops50h 21mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1$2,371
Thu 8/16:08 amSTL - CPT
3 stops48h 37mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/122:35 pmCPT - STL
3 stops35h 39mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1$7,678
Thu 8/18:25 amSTL - CPT
2 stops46h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/122:35 pmCPT - STL
3 stops35h 39mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1$11,093

Cheap St. Louis to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Prices were last updated on June 2, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/306:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 04mDelta
Fri 8/29:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,064
Sun 6/306:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Fri 8/29:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop29h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,165
Sun 6/301:04 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/25:45 pmCPT - STL
3 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$3,037

St. Louis to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 11/3010:04 amSTL - CPT
2 stops41h 56mBritish Airways
Sat 12/146:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops33h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,366
Sat 11/3012:06 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops39h 54mBritish Airways
Sat 12/146:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops51h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,372
Sun 8/184:18 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 42mBritish Airways
Sun 9/16:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,466
Sat 8/1712:49 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop22h 01mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,526
Sat 8/176:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops28h 44mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops26h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,531
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop24h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,533
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,537
Sun 8/184:18 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 42mBritish Airways
Sat 8/316:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,549
Sat 11/302:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mKLM
Fri 12/1312:35 amCPT - STL
2 stops28h 56mKLM
Deal found 6/2$1,570

One-way flights to Cape Town from St. Louis

Search for one-way flight options from St. Louis to Cape Town. 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 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from St. Louis to Cape Town can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from St. Louis, there is a search form available above.
Wed 8/217:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops44h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$719
Wed 8/217:29 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops56h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$884
Sun 6/96:08 amSTL - CPT
2 stops46h 42mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,036
Wed 8/213:25 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,216
Sun 6/96:08 amSTL - CPT
3 stops49h 22mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2$1,363
Sun 6/97:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/2$1,443
Fri 9/204:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops60h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$3,758
Wed 9/181:15 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops41h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/31$4,838
Wed 9/181:15 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops41h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/31$4,869

Find flights from St. Louis to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Cape Town 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 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

2 stops35h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

2 stops34h 53m

$1,466

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

1 stop22h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

1 stop25h 50m

$1,526

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

2 stops28h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

2 stops26h 07m

$1,531

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

1 stop39h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

1 stop24h 14m

$1,533

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

1 stop39h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

2 stops32h 58m

$1,537

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

2 stops35h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/31

2 stops34h 53m

$1,549

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

1 stop39h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/31

2 stops31h 24m

$1,905

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

3 stops43h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

3 stops50h 21m

$2,371

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/30

2 stops37h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/2

3 stops33h 16m

$3,037

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What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated June 2, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Ethiopian Air and British Airways from St. Louis to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,324 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,711 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Cape Town for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Cape Town for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,466, but on average you can expect to pay $3,437.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Cape Town round-trip from $1,466. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,526, and Ethiopian Air, from $2,371. Users have found that British Airways is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $719. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Cape Town for a low price.

  • What does STL to CPT mean?

    STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport, while CPT stands for Cape Town Intl 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town 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 Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

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

    The St. Louis to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/2.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Cape Town?

    Consider American Airlines, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from St. Louis to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town (average of $1,254). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,743). 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 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Cape Town

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