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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,194

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 5/18. 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.
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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 3, 2024.

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October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,363

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 February. Prices to Cape Town from St. Louis average $1,538. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,538, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $1,124. The month of October 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 19%.

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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 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.
Sat 5/1811:40 amSTL - CPT
2 stops40h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,194
Sat 5/1810:49 amSTL - CPT
2 stops41h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops48h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,208
Sun 8/186:56 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops57h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/16:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 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.
Sat 5/185:07 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop17h 43mDelta
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/1$1,459
Sat 8/177:10 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop28h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,526
Sat 8/1710:10 amSTL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop19h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,531
Sun 8/187:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 35mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop20h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,533
Sun 8/187:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 35mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,537
Sat 6/112:53 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,559
Sat 6/112:00 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,564
Fri 6/77:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Mon 6/1711:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,566
Fri 6/71:01 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops25h 24mDelta
Mon 6/1711:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops28h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,592

Cheap St. Louis to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 3, 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.
Sat 5/1811:40 amSTL - CPT
2 stops40h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,194
Sat 5/1810:49 amSTL - CPT
2 stops41h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops48h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,208
Sat 5/1812:00 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,442
Sat 5/185:07 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop17h 43mDelta
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/1$1,459
Sat 5/181:01 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 59mBritish Airways
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,464
Sat 6/112:53 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,559
Sat 6/112:00 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,564
Fri 6/77:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Mon 6/1711:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,566
Fri 6/71:01 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops25h 24mDelta
Mon 6/1711:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops28h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,592

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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 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.
Sat 5/1811:40 amSTL - CPT
2 stops40h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,194
Sat 5/1810:49 amSTL - CPT
2 stops41h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops48h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,208
Sat 11/3010:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops41h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/146:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops36h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,265
Sat 11/306:24 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 36mBritish Airways
Sat 12/149:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,270
Sun 8/186:56 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops57h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/16:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,341
Sat 10/52:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 10/216:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,403
Sat 5/1812:00 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,442
Sat 5/1812:53 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,459
Sat 5/181:01 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 59mBritish Airways
Wed 6/56:40 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,464

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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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$1,194 - $2,227

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Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/18

2 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

2 stops34h 22m

$1,194

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/18

2 stops41h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

2 stops48h 36m

$1,208

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/5

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/21

2 stops32h 12m

$1,403

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/18

2 stops50h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

2 stops29h 37m

$1,442

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/18

1 stop17h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

2 stops29h 19m

$1,459

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/18

2 stops38h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

2 stops29h 38m

$1,464

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

Fri 6/7

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/20

2 stops31h 35m

$1,731

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/6

2 stops57h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/16

2 stops28h 56m

$2,227

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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 $1,536. 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 3, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines 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
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
10,858 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
4,450 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,705 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
11,143 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
14,767 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 $1,194, but on average you can expect to pay $1,538.

  • 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 $1,194. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $1,403, and Delta, from $1,459. Users have found that American Airlines is 22% 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?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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

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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?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the St. Louis to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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