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$751+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to South Africa

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STL — JNB
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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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 April 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,113
(Expedia)

One-way from

$751
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,416
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 April 15, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/244:44 pmSTL - JNB
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/87:35 pmJNB - STL
2 stops51h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,086
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 4/246:00 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/89:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops28h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,130
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/134:52 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops35h 08mBritish Airways
Tue 5/206:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,194
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/47:30 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops28h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 6/199:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops29h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 8/273:20 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops58h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/37:00 pmJNB - STL
2 stops31h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 4/243:29 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops36h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/66:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,293
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Tue 10/1410:45 amSTL - JNB
2 stops27h 35mKLM
Tue 10/2111:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops31h 24mKLM
Deal found 4/13$1,395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 10/1411:51 amSTL - JNB
1 stop24h 49mDelta
Tue 10/216:50 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/13$1,408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 9/67:20 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Sun 9/148:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/14$1,468
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Fri 4/2512:00 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops39h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 5/38:25 pmJNB - STL
2 stops34h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/13$1,496
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 9/87:23 amSTL - CPT
2 stops44h 27mQatar Airways
Sun 9/141:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops38h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,501
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:29 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops57h 01mLufthansa
Tue 5/206:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop26h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/15$1,506

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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 April 15, 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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Depart

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St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/14

1:30 pm-9:20 am

2 stops60h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/21

7:35 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$1,113

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

4:52 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

6:55 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$1,194

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/4

7:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

9:15 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$1,249

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/27

3:20 pm-8:35 am

2 stops58h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/3

7:00 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$1,277

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

4:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

7:25 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,289

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/26

5:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

9:55 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$1,418

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

7:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-8:10 am

1 stop19h 05m

$1,468

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/25

12:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/3

8:25 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$1,496

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

7:23 am-10:50 am

2 stops44h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

1:00 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$1,501

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

5:29 pm-9:30 am

2 stops57h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

6:05 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,506

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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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 $1,696). 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 April 15, 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 April 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from St. Louis to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 $751. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and United Airlines, 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 - Cape Town Intl, Lambert-St Louis - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 $1,696). 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,067Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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