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$680+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to South Africa

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STL — JNB
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,206
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$680
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,820
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 July 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/83:56 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops36h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,206
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops45h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 9/141:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops41h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,258
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/141:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 stops30h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/68:15 amSTL - CPT
1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/148:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops33h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 10/145:15 amSTL - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1210:25 amJNB - STL
2 stops32h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,385
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 9/263:30 pmSTL - JNB
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Tue 10/77:00 pmJNB - STL
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$1,393
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:51 amSTL - JNB
2 stops26h 29mKLM
Tue 10/216:50 pmJNB - STL
2 stops28h 57mKLM
Deal found 6/30$1,399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/143:42 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop19h 08mDelta
Thu 8/2111:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/30$1,412
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Tue 10/149:00 amSTL - JNB
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Wed 11/129:55 pmJNB - STL
1 stop23h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/30$1,420
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Wed 8/209:45 amSTL - JNB
2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 8/251:55 pmJNB - STL
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,434
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2911:18 amSTL - CPT
2 stops27h 07mKLM
Tue 8/511:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/30$1,509

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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 July 1, 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. Louis

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

3:56 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,206

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,258

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,363

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/26

4:55 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

9:15 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,372

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

8:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:00 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$1,375

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/26

3:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

7:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,393

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/14

3:42 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/21

11:15 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$1,412

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/20

9:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops47h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/25

1:55 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,434

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/29

11:18 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/5

11:15 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,509

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/29

2:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/7

6:50 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$1,549

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $1,689). 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 July 1, 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 July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways 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
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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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 $680. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Delta, 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 $1,689). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,067Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,328Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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