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How to get fromSt. Louis to Cape Townby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Cape Town by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane STL - CPT
    19h 48m
    R 10,291–35,341

  2. Bus to Evansville, fly

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    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane EVV - CPT
    26h 41m
    R 9,582–31,447

  3. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BMI - CPT
    27h 17m
    R 10,707–33,526

  4. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SGF - CPT
    28h 17m
    R 10,189–32,623

  5. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BNA - CPT
    26h 51m
    R 11,125–36,723

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,835 km
  • Duration: 19h 48m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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