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$668+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CPT
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,096
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$668
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,705
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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 12/72:54 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/216:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,096
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 12/55:58 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/218:35 pmCPT - STL
2 stops28h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,146
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 12/72:54 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/198:50 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 12/54:49 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/178:35 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/84:42 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops31h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/216:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 12/54:49 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/196:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops35h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/84:49 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/196:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops35h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,212
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop18h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/219:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop26h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/16$1,234

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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. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

5:58 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

6:55 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops30h 29m

$1,096

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/7

2:54 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

6:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,096

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

4:49 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/15

8:35 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,098

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/7

2:54 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/17

8:35 pm-7:31 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$1,146

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/5

5:58 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/16

8:50 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$1,146

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

5:58 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/17

8:35 pm-7:31 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$1,146

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/6

4:49 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/15

10:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,146

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/7

2:54 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/20

10:10 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,146

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/7

2:54 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/18

10:10 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,147

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

5:58 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/18

6:55 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,159

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

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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 September 16, 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from St. Louis to Cape Town in about 34h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 8566 mi between St. Louis and Cape Town.

  • 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, 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,328Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,427Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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