Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT) from $894

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 8/21. 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 21 — May 281

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 16, 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$1,251

One-way from

$912
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From Lambert-St Louis to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Cape Town Intl

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 22% 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 $1,604. You can even find prices in May for less than $1,604, 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 26%.

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 British Airways flights from St. Louis to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest British Airways 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 9/912:10 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops39h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 9/186:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops49h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,304
Mon 6/241:42 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 18mBritish Airways
Sat 7/66:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$6,092

Cheap United Airlines flights from St. Louis to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from St. Louis to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sun 8/185:30 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/15:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,520
Sun 8/185:30 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/15:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,532
Sat 8/175:30 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops62h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/308:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops28h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,603
Mon 10/71:10 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/145:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,615
Sun 8/185:30 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/317:50 pmCPT - STL
2 stops23h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,981
Mon 10/71:10 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/147:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$2,127
Mon 6/248:25 amSTL - CPT
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/67:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,290
Mon 7/158:25 amSTL - CPT
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/268:00 pmCPT - STL
1 stop20h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$6,664
Mon 7/158:25 amSTL - CPT
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/268:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$7,414

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 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 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.
Sun 5/197:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops44h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 5/261:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops41h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,797
Mon 6/244:02 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop18h 48mDelta
Sat 7/611:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,900
Sun 5/198:05 amSTL - CPT
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/268:00 pmCPT - STL
1 stop20h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,931
Mon 6/246:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops31h 55mDelta
Sat 7/611:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,933
Mon 6/248:25 amSTL - CPT
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/67:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,290
Mon 6/2411:05 amSTL - CPT
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/62:05 pmCPT - STL
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$3,054
Mon 6/241:42 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 18mBritish Airways
Sat 7/66:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$6,092
Mon 6/248:25 amSTL - CPT
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/67:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$8,964
Mon 6/245:25 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Sat 7/611:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$9,498

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 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 10/72:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,301
Mon 9/912:10 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops39h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 9/186:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops49h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,304
Sat 11/309:42 amSTL - CPT
2 stops42h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/146:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops36h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,331
Sat 11/302:54 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops57h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/146:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,338
Sun 9/155:20 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/238:40 amCPT - STL
2 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,376
Sun 9/153:25 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/238:40 amCPT - STL
2 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,417
Sun 8/185:30 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/15:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,520
Sat 8/175:05 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop28h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,527
Sat 8/176:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop28h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,531

One-way flights to Cape Town from St. Louis

Search for one-way flight options from St. Louis to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from St. Louis to Cape Town can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from St. Louis, there is a search form available above.
Wed 8/217:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$894
Sat 8/247:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops44h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$912
Wed 8/217:29 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops56h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$927
Sat 8/247:29 pmSTL - CPT
3 stops56h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,066
Sat 8/245:05 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,182
Wed 8/213:25 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,216

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/24

2 stops42h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops35h 05m

$1,229

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/7

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/14

2 stops36h 03m

$1,301

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/9

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/18

2 stops49h 04m

$1,304

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/15

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/23

2 stops38h 09m

$1,376

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

3 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

2 stops30h 26m

$1,520

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

1 stop17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

1 stop28h 44m

$1,527

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

2 stops35h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/31

2 stops40h 42m

$1,664

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

1 stop35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/31

2 stops29h 10m

$1,798

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/15

3 stops48h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/23

3 stops50h 21m

$1,829

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/16

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 May 12, 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. Sunday mornings 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 $1,033 while a round-trip flight costs $1,505. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town (average of $1,251). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,757). 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

$1,251

February

$1,339

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,676

July

$1,757

August

$1,431

September

$1,414

October

$1,384

November

$1,320

December

$1,430

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 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, United Airlines and Delta from St. Louis to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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.

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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.

7.4
Good
787 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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.

7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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 $1,300 on Cheapflights?

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Cape Town round-trip from $1,229. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $1,304, and United Airlines, from $1,520. Users have found that American Airlines is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly 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.

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    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.

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