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$725+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to South Africa

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STL — JNB
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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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 April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$998
(United)

One-way from

$725
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,416
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 April 30, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:00 amSTL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/257:35 pmJNB - STL
2 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/58:30 amSTL - JNB
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - STL
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,118
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/64:15 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/206:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,401
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:25 amSTL - CPT
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/18:40 amCPT - STL
2 stops37h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/141:30 pmSTL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Tue 10/216:50 pmJNB - STL
2 stops35h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,410
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/88:37 amSTL - JNB
2 stops41h 58mQatar Airways
Mon 7/211:55 pmJNB - STL
2 stops37h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,411
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 8/205:30 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops56h 05mLufthansa
Mon 8/257:00 pmJNB - STL
2 stops33h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,466
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/610:50 amSTL - CPT
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Sun 9/148:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop26h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,469
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/18:26 amSTL - CPT
2 stops43h 24mQatar Airways
Wed 10/296:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops35h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/26:57 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops29h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/87:45 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,518
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/3110:31 amSTL - JNB
2 stops37h 29mBritish Airways
Sat 12/67:45 pmJNB - STL
2 stops34h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/16:15 amSTL - CPT
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/297:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop22h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,653

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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 April 30, 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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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/25

7:35 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$998

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

7:30 am-8:35 am

2 stops42h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/28

7:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,229

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/10

7:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops50h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

8:40 am-3:38 pm

2 stops37h 58m

$1,407

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/14

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

6:50 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops35h 12m

$1,410

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/8

8:37 am-9:35 am

2 stops41h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/21

1:55 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,411

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/20

5:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops56h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/25

7:00 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,466

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

10:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$1,469

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/1

8:26 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/29

6:55 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,495

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/2

6:57 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/8

7:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,518

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/31

10:31 am-7:00 am

2 stops37h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/6

7:45 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops34h 37m

$1,521

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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 $1,696). 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 April 30, 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines from St. Louis to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,042 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $725. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and United 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Lambert-St Louis - Cape Town Intl, 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 $1,696). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,067Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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