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$628+ Cheap flights from Houston to Cape Town (CPT)

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HOU — CPT
Jan 7 — Jan 141
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$947
(oojo)

One-way from

$837
(Kiwi.com)

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$1,272
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Cape Town
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 3/1010:20 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/175:15 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1$947
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 9/96:10 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 10/61:00 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,067
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Mon 3/105:37 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops31h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/178:50 pmCPT - IAH
2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,146
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Sat 2/224:13 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops31h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/178:50 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops28h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,147
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/153:55 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop34h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 1/248:55 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,203
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:50 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1512:00 pmCPT - IAH
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Mon 9/811:55 amIAH - CPT
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/108:00 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop28h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,378
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:55 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop37h 50mEmirates
Wed 4/166:25 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 1/1$1,389
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/1712:14 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops39h 56mBritish Airways
Fri 1/246:45 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 2/12:57 pmHOU - CPT
1 stop20h 03mDelta
Sun 2/99:15 pmCPT - HOU
1 stop20h 49mDelta
Deal found 1/2$1,503
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/275:25 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop31h 15mLufthansa
Mon 4/142:40 pmCPT - IAH
2 stops29h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/1$1,503
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:15 pmIAH - CPT
3 stops60h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 12/12:30 pmCPT - IAH
3 stops30h 51mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/31$1,613

Find flights from Houston to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Cape Town 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 January 2, 2025.

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HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/10

10:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

5:15 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$947

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/10

5:37 pm-8:00 am

2 stops31h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

8:50 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$1,146

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/22

4:13 pm-8:00 am

2 stops31h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

8:50 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$1,147

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/13

5:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/16

7:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,192

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/15

3:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/24

8:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,203

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/24

6:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/15

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,270

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/20

6:22 am-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

8:50 pm-6:43 pm

3 stops29h 53m

$1,382

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

7:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/16

6:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$1,389

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/17

12:14 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops39h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/24

6:45 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,445

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/1

2:57 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/9

9:15 pm-10:04 am

1 stop20h 49m

$1,503

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Houston to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Houston to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 HOU to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 2, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Houston to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated January 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Cape Town, such as British Airways, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,747 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Houston?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to Cape Town. 5 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $947 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,146 and $1,192 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to Cape Town for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Cape Town one-way?

    $1,052 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Delta, with prices starting from $1,342 and $1,718, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Cape Town 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 Houston to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Houston to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Cape Town. 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 January 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,154Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,295Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,358Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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