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$623+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,243
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$623
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,470
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 September 11, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/16:10 amSTL - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/319:50 amJNB - STL
2 stops39h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,243
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/148:42 amSTL - JNB
2 stops40h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/129:50 amJNB - STL
2 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/264:55 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/79:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops28h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/267:00 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/28:35 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,352
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:35 amSTL - JNB
2 stops47h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 10/281:45 pmJNB - STL
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 11/212:50 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/58:50 pmCPT - STL
2 stops33h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/42:11 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops33h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/117:25 pmJNB - STL
2 stops27h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/75:15 pmSTL - JNB
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Tue 10/146:50 pmJNB - STL
2 stops29h 39mDelta
Deal found 9/9$1,412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/269:10 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 05mDelta
Sun 11/211:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/11$1,413
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:28 amSTL - JNB
2 stops51h 42mQatar Airways
Fri 10/319:25 amJNB - STL
2 stops45h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:52 amSTL - CPT
1 stop25h 23mDelta
Fri 1/169:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop19h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/11$1,421
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Tue 12/305:40 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops41h 35mDelta
Fri 1/169:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/11$1,425

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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 September 11, 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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South Africa

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St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/1

6:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/31

9:50 am-6:11 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$1,243

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/14

7:16 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

9:50 am-7:27 pm

2 stops41h 37m

$1,243

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/14

4:34 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

7:25 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$1,322

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/7

7:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

9:15 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,322

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/22

9:35 am-4:10 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

1:45 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$1,355

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/5

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

9:30 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop28h 34m

$1,371

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

10:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop28h 34m

$1,371

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/4

5:18 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

7:50 pm-11:09 am

1 stop22h 19m

$1,406

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/7

5:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

6:50 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,412

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/14

9:10 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

6:50 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,412

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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 $1,675). 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 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
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to South Africa?

    Departing from St. Louis to South Africa will take you 19h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8566 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $856. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and American Airlines, 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 - Cape Town Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Lambert-St Louis - Sun City Resort Pilansberg 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 $1,675). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,328Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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