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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,201

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 8/17. 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
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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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 June 9, 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,802

Round-trip from

$1,255
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
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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 23% 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 $1,617. You can even find prices in May for less than $1,617, 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%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to 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 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 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 8/172:14 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/306:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops27h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,201
Sat 11/304:25 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/146:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops36h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,268
Sun 8/182:14 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/316:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops51h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,406
Sat 8/176:00 amSTL - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/8$1,526
Sat 8/1711:23 amSTL - CPT
2 stops23h 27mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/8$1,530
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/8$1,532
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sun 9/19:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/8$1,537
Sat 11/302:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mKLM
Fri 12/1312:35 amCPT - STL
2 stops28h 56mKLM
Deal found 6/8$1,569
Sun 8/187:06 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 44mDelta
Sat 8/3111:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops29h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/8$1,904

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

2 stops37h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

2 stops27h 38m

$1,201

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/30

2 stops35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/14

2 stops36h 34m

$1,268

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

2 stops37h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/31

2 stops51h 37m

$1,406

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

1 stop25h 50m

$1,526

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

2 stops23h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

1 stop25h 50m

$1,530

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/18

1 stop39h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

1 stop25h 50m

$1,532

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/30

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/13

2 stops28h 56m

$1,569

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/30

2 stops40h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/14

1 stop22h 09m

$2,044

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/17

3 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

3 stops50h 21m

$2,049

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What is the cheapest day 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 June 2, 2024.
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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 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 June 9, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Delta and American 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
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,477 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
10,661 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
788 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
14,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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 $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Cape Town for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,201, but on average you can expect to pay $1,768.

  • 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 $1,201. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,526, and KLM, from $1,569. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 6/8.

  • 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Cape Town (average of $1,255). Flying from St. Louis to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$1,198Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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