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$713+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to South Africa

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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — JNB
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for St. Louis to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,029
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$713
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,871
From Lambert-St Louis to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 11/172:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2710:10 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,029
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/102:11 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/176:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,068
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/81:53 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,105
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/245:25 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops28h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 11/35:56 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops32h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1010:00 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/183:38 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops31h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/27:35 pmJNB - STL
2 stops28h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,196
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:00 amSTL - JNB
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/129:50 amJNB - STL
2 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:25 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/298:35 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,250
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/77:42 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 18mBritish Airways
Mon 9/156:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops33h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,268
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/93:59 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops60h 01mBritish Airways
Thu 9/186:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops27h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 10/16:55 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/156:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops28h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,316
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/63:59 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops60h 01mBritish Airways
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,339

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to South Africa 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to South Africa that are best for you.

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St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/17

2:05 pm-8:05 am

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

10:10 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,029

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/5

7:06 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

8:50 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,067

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/10

2:11 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

6:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,068

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

1:53 pm-11:00 am

2 stops38h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops29h 22m

$1,154

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/24

5:25 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/8

6:55 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,184

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/3

5:56 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

10:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,195

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/18

3:38 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/2

7:35 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$1,196

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/29

4:48 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:35 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,196

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/21

6:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,196

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

9:50 am-7:27 pm

2 stops41h 37m

$1,243

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from St. Louis to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from St. Louis to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from St. Louis to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $713. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from St. Louis to South Africa?

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or Lambert-St Louis - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Lambert-St Louis - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from St. Louis to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from St. Louis to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to South Africa. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,067Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,328Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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