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$680+ 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Cape Town
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/68:00 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Sun 12/289:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop22h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/1$1,202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/81:57 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops31h 53mDelta
Mon 12/299:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop22h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/1$1,243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/83:22 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:10 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,321
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:00 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 40mLufthansa
Tue 1/206:45 pmCPT - STL
1 stop27h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/4$1,943
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/61:59 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,946
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:54 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 36mQatar Airways
Tue 1/2012:35 pmCPT - STL
2 stops43h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,982

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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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,183
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$680
(Orbitz)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,717
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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 December 4, 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. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

1:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

8:50 pm-10:13 am

1 stop21h 23m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/27

12:44 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

8:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 51m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

8:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 51m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/26

8:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

8:50 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

9:57 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 51m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

1:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

8:50 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/27

1:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

11:20 am-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

8:50 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/29

8:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

8:50 pm-10:13 am

1 stop21h 23m

$1,183

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

1:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

8:50 pm-10:13 am

1 stop21h 23m

$1,183

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Deals found on 12/4

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.

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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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?

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 December 4, 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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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 December 4, 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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

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 United Airlines fly from St. Louis to Cape Town in about 20h 45m. 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 $1,370, 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

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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,370Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,427Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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