How long is the flight from St. Louis to Cape Town?

Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from St. Louis to Cape Town in about 19h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h. There are 8566 mi between St. Louis and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $1,065. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,328, and United Airlines, from $1,427. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. St. Louis to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,303 and $1,444 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $1,295 on American Airlines (Jan 29-Feb 8).

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Average price	$1,371

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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 November 5, 2025.

Wed 12/315:13 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop18h 02mDelta

Mon 1/1211:45 pmCPT - STL

2 stops31h 40mDelta

Deal found 11/4

$1,533

Tue 12/307:02 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop40h 13mDelta

Mon 1/1211:45 pmCPT - STL

2 stops31h 40mDelta

Deal found 11/4

$1,538

Tue 12/304:05 pmSTL - CPT

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/121:40 pmCPT - STL

2 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4

$2,582

Wed 12/313:50 pmSTL - CPT

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/123:30 pmCPT - STL

3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4

$3,857

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Sat 1/313:54 pmSTL - CPT

2 stops34h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/86:55 pmCPT - STL

2 stops31h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/3

$1,295

Sat 1/3112:44 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/78:50 pmCPT - STL

1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/3

$1,392

Wed 1/289:59 amSTL - CPT

1 stop25h 16mDelta

Mon 2/99:30 pmCPT - STL

1 stop22h 26mDelta

Deal found 11/4

$1,392

Thu 1/299:59 amSTL - CPT

1 stop25h 16mDelta

Sun 2/89:30 pmCPT - STL

1 stop21h 36mDelta

Deal found 11/5

$1,392

Mon 1/2612:44 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/118:50 pmCPT - STL

1 stop22h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/4

$1,392

Sat 1/319:59 amSTL - CPT

1 stop25h 16mDelta

Mon 2/99:30 pmCPT - STL

1 stop26h 37mDelta

Deal found 11/4

$1,392

Thu 1/298:30 amSTL - CPT

1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/78:50 pmCPT - STL

1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/3

$1,392

Sat 1/319:59 amSTL - CPT

1 stop25h 16mDelta

Sun 2/89:30 pmCPT - STL

1 stop28h 20mDelta

Deal found 11/3

$1,392

Sat 1/3112:44 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/88:50 pmCPT - STL

1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/3

$1,392

Thu 1/2912:00 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop23h 15mDelta

Mon 2/99:30 pmCPT - STL

1 stop26h 37mDelta

Deal found 11/3

$1,392

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Tue 12/307:02 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop40h 13mDelta

Mon 1/1211:45 pmCPT - STL

2 stops31h 40mDelta

Deal found 11/4

$1,538

Tue 12/304:05 pmSTL - CPT

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/121:40 pmCPT - STL

2 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4

$2,582

Wed 12/315:13 pmSTL - CPT

1 stop18h 02mDelta

Mon 1/1211:45 pmCPT - STL

2 stops31h 40mDelta

Deal found 11/4

$1,533

Wed 12/313:50 pmSTL - CPT

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/123:30 pmCPT - STL

3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4

$3,857

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STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

3:54 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

6:55 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,295

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

12:44 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 51m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

9:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-11:56 am

1 stop22h 26m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/29

9:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-11:06 am

1 stop21h 36m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/26

12:44 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

8:50 pm-10:58 am

1 stop22h 08m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

9:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop26h 37m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/29

8:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 51m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

9:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

12:44 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-10:13 am

1 stop21h 23m

$1,392

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/29

12:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop26h 37m

$1,392

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Deals found on 11/3

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town (average of $1,068). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,710). 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?

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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from St. Louis to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,002 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,042 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from St. Louis to Cape Town?
Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from St. Louis to Cape Town in about 19h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h. There are 8566 mi between St. Louis and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $1,065. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,328, and United Airlines, from $1,427. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town (average of $1,068). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,710). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,065	Average$1,404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$1,328	Average$1,570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,427	Average$1,677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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?

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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