Flying from St Louis Airport (STL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of St Louis.
Leave plenty of time to catch your STL to CPT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between STL and CPT:
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How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Right now, £539 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £1,012. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from STL to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from STL to CPT.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Louis Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central St Louis to St Louis Airport is around 24 kms (15 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near STL. Whether you have an early flight from St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from St Louis Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kms (35 miles) away to the north-east, top sights here include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kms (60 miles) east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
