Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of St Louis.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your STL to CPT flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STL and CPT:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is ج.م. 49,654. A round-trip ticket is currently ج.م. 69,151. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from STL to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from STL to CPT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL's address is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights leaving from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near STL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from STL to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
