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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
    20h 8m
    R 10,292–37,342

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

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    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
    25h 2m
    R 9,906–33,803

  3. Bus to Evansville, fly

    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
    27h 16m
    R 10,021–33,394

  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
    26h 2m
    R 10,105–34,549

  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 26m
    R 11,073–38,621

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,581Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,835 km
  • Duration: 20h 8m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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