$1,657+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CPT
Sep 27 — Oct 41
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Cape TownExplore 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 August 28, 2026.
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 August 28, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Mon 11/97:05 pm -
2 stops38h 20m
Fri 11/207:25 pm -
2 stops36h 34m
Deal found 8/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,657
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/51:00 pm -
2 stops41h 10m
Wed 11/111:50 pm -
3 stops30h 20m
Deal found 8/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,669
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Wed 10/76:00 am -
2 stops25h 10m
Wed 10/141:50 pm -
3 stops29h 23m
Deal found 8/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,670
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Wed 10/77:02 am -
2 stops44h 13m
Wed 10/147:30 pm -
2 stops35h 29m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,701
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1010:31 am -
2 stops27h 54m
Fri 10/1612:15 am -
2 stops27h 36m
Deal found 8/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,706
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Thu 10/84:42 pm -
2 stops58h 33m
Thu 10/151:15 pm -
2 stops41h 44m
Deal found 8/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,711
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Wed 10/712:20 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Wed 10/145:55 pm -
2 stops31h 46m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,715
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/107:01 pm -
2 stops39h 09m
Sat 10/175:55 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,722
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Thu 11/57:00 am -
2 stops43h 30m
Wed 11/1112:35 pm -
2 stops43h 24m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,751
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Mon 11/91:00 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Fri 11/208:50 pm -
1 stop21h 22m
Deal found 8/23![United Airlines logo]()
$1,766
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Mon 11/95:30 pm -
1 stop17h 05m
Fri 11/208:50 pm -
2 stops27h 51m
Deal found 8/23![Delta logo]()
$1,771
Best flights from St. Louis to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 28, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 28, 2026.
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Wed 10/76:00 am -
2 stops25h 10m
Wed 10/141:50 pm -
3 stops29h 23m
Deal found 8/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Wed 10/712:20 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Wed 10/145:55 pm -
2 stops31h 46m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,715
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:01 pm -
2 stops55h 29m
Sat 10/175:55 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 8/26![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,989
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/97:26 am -
3 stops44h 14m
Fri 11/206:00 am -
3 stops42h 59m
Deal found 8/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,013
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Mon 11/91:00 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Fri 11/208:50 pm -
1 stop21h 22m
Deal found 8/23![United Airlines logo]()
$1,766
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Thu 10/810:27 am -
2 stops40h 03m
Thu 10/157:50 pm -
1 stop22h 32m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,802
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1011:31 am -
3 stops42h 54m
Sat 10/177:00 am -
3 stops47h 46m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,064
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Fri 1/16:04 am -
3 stops41h 36m
Tue 1/128:50 pm -
1 stop20h 58m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,806
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Thu 11/55:00 am -
2 stops27h 10m
Wed 11/118:50 pm -
1 stop21h 58m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,821
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,657 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,765 |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 10/7
6:00 am-2:10 pm
2 stops25h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/14
1:50 pm-12:13 pm
3 stops29h 23m
$1,670
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 10/7
12:20 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/14
5:55 pm-6:41 pm
2 stops31h 46m
$1,715
Quickest round-trip
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Mon 11/9
1:00 pm-4:10 pm
1 stop19h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/20
8:50 pm-10:12 am
1 stop21h 22m
$1,766
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 10/8
10:27 am-9:30 am
2 stops40h 03m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/15
7:50 pm-11:22 am
1 stop22h 32m
$1,802
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Fri 1/1
6:04 am-7:40 am
3 stops41h 36m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/12
8:50 pm-9:48 am
1 stop20h 58m
$1,806
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 11/5
5:00 am-4:10 pm
2 stops27h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/11
8:50 pm-10:48 am
1 stop21h 58m
$1,821
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 10/10
7:01 pm-9:30 am
2 stops55h 29m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/17
5:55 pm-1:25 pm
1 stop26h 30m
$1,989
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Mon 11/9
7:26 am-11:40 am
3 stops44h 14m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/20
6:00 am-4:59 pm
3 stops42h 59m
$2,013
St. LouisCape Town
STL Lambert-St Louis - CPT Cape Town Intl
STLCPT
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 10/10
11:31 am-1:25 pm
3 stops42h 54m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/17
7:00 am-11:46 pm
3 stops47h 46m
$2,064
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 August 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United 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.
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,367 | Average$1,733 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,447 | Average$1,828 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |