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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,197

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
STL — CPT
May 10 — May 171
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town

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 May 5, 2024.

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August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,350

Round-trip from

$1,248
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From Lambert-St Louis to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Cape Town?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 18% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from St. Louis average $1,618. You can even find prices in May for less than $1,618, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $1,197. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town (STL - CPT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from St. Louis to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between St. Louis and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from St. Louis to Cape Town. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 10/282:43 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/116:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,197
Sun 8/186:56 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops57h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/16:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,341

Cheap Delta flights from St. Louis to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between St. Louis and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from St. Louis to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 10/282:05 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Sun 11/1012:30 amCPT - STL
2 stops28h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,453
Mon 10/2810:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops29h 45mDelta
Sun 11/1012:30 amCPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,486
Sat 8/1711:51 amSTL - CPT
1 stop22h 59mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop22h 28mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,526
Sat 7/206:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Sun 7/289:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,531
Sun 8/187:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 35mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop20h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,533
Sun 8/187:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 35mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,537
Sun 8/187:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 35mDelta
Sat 8/3111:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,904

St. Louis to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 10/282:43 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/116:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,197
Sat 11/3012:06 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops39h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/146:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,200
Mon 11/44:18 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 42mBritish Airways
Wed 11/206:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops35h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,298
Sun 8/186:56 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops57h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/16:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,341
Mon 10/282:05 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Sun 11/1012:30 amCPT - STL
2 stops28h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,453
Sun 8/184:22 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 38mBritish Airways
Sun 9/16:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,464
Sat 8/174:18 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 42mBritish Airways
Fri 8/306:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops33h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,469
Mon 10/2810:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops29h 45mDelta
Sun 11/1012:30 amCPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,486
Mon 11/45:18 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops64h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/206:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,488

Find flights from St. Louis to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/28

2 stops38h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/11

2 stops30h 29m

$1,197

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

2 stops57h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

2 stops32h 07m

$1,341

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/28

1 stop21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

2 stops28h 09m

$1,453

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

2 stops35h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

2 stops34h 53m

$1,464

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

2 stops35h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

2 stops33h 04m

$1,469

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/28

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

2 stops31h 05m

$1,486

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

3 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

2 stops32h 28m

$1,681

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

2 stops46h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/31

2 stops40h 42m

$1,695

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/15

2 stops33h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/23

1 stop20h 56m

$2,027

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When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from St. Louis to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from St. Louis to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,535. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town (average of $1,248). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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.

January

$1,248

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,407

June

$1,644

July

$1,723

August

$1,445

September

$1,420

October

$1,384

November

$1,337

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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 May 5, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and British Airways from St. Louis to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,713 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,874 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,197, but on average you can expect to pay $2,129.

  • 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 $1,197. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,453, and British Airways, from $1,464. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Cape Town?

    Consider American Airlines, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from St. Louis to Cape Town.

  • What does STL to CPT mean?

    STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport, while CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from St. Louis to Cape Town?

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    The St. Louis to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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