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$839+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,185
(Ovago)

One-way from

$839
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,617
From Lambert-St Louis to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:59 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 01mBritish Airways
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/83:57 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops36h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 9/69:17 amSTL - CPT
2 stops23h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/238:00 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:00 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Sun 9/148:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,470
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 11/86:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,503
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:58 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop41h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/89:30 amCPT - STL
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,516

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Cape Town that are best for you.

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St. Louis

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Cape Town

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Depart

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Price

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

7:59 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,185

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

3:57 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops31h 18m

$1,205

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

9:17 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,375

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,470

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/1

6:05 pm-10:30 am

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/8

6:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,503

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/1

5:58 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop41h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/8

9:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,516

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

7:54 pm-11:50 am

2 stops56h 56m

$839

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

7:23 am-10:50 am

2 stops44h 27m

$899

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/25

3:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 00m

$1,140

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

8:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,143

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight 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 $1,292). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 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 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,136 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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 $1,185. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,205, and United Airlines, from $1,375. Users have found that British Airways is 27% 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 $899. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Cape Town for a low price.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,292). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 3 airlines flying from St. Louis to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,382Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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