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$965+ Cheap flights from Houston to Cape Town (CPT)

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HOU — CPT
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
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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 December 1, 2025.

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$1,255
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$965
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,911
From Houston to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Mon 12/83:30 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Sun 12/289:30 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop24h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/30$1,394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Mon 12/86:00 amHOU - CPT
2 stops31h 55mDelta
Sun 12/289:30 pmCPT - HOU
1 stop20h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/30$1,398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Fri 12/53:30 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Mon 12/89:30 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop28h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/29$1,444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/84:25 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:50 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/84:32 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops31h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:55 pmCPT - IAH
2 stops31h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 12/84:32 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops31h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:35 pmCPT - IAH
2 stops28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,581
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/84:25 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/288:35 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops31h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 12/84:25 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:10 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops29h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,706
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/89:45 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:50 pmCPT - IAH
2 stops28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,777
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:10 amIAH - CPT
2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/82:35 pmCPT - IAH
3 stops39h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,848
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:45 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 12/296:55 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/29$1,885
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Mon 12/86:00 amHOU - CPT
2 stops31h 55mDelta
Mon 12/299:30 pmCPT - HOU
1 stop20h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/29$1,947

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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 December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Cape Town that are best for you.

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HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,306

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

5:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,320

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/1

2:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

4:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,357

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

9:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

4:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,375

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/8

6:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/28

9:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop20h 31m

$1,398

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/13

10:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

5:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,420

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

3:20 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,429

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

9:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

4:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,433

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/14

5:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-10:03 am

1 stop20h 33m

$1,472

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/21

5:04 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

7:55 am-10:33 pm

2 stops46h 38m

$1,526

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Cape Town

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cape Town (average of $895). Flying from Houston to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). 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 December 1, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% 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 Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Cape Town?

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 December 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Houston to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,678 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,070 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,549 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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. 6 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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Cape Town?

    Turkish Airlines, Delta, and KLM can get you from Houston to Cape Town in just under 30h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 25m. The distance from Houston to Cape Town is about 8617 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $923 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and American Airlines, starting at $1,087 and $1,146 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to Cape Town for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cape Town (average of $895). Flying from Houston to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 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 December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,087Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,237Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,306Average$1,932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,386Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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