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$1,002+ Cheap flights from Houston to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,056
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$1,002
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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April

Average price

$1,900
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 May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:00 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/224:35 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,056
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:50 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 11/152:00 pmCPT - IAH
2 stops57h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,181
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/109:00 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/224:35 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/172:51 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops37h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:55 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,431
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:25 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop36h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 5/256:55 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/218:16 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/286:55 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops30h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,555
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:55 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Sat 10/251:05 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/11:00 pmHOU - CPT
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Mon 9/2211:00 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,740
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/232:28 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops37h 32mBritish Airways
Thu 5/296:55 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops30h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,756
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/32:10 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 5/91:00 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops31h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$2,446
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:16 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops25h 09mKLM
Fri 5/3011:15 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops29h 02mKLM
Deal found 4/30$3,690

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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 May 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

Mon 9/1

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

4:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,056

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/10

9:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/22

4:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,332

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/23

3:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/29

6:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,409

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/17

2:51 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

6:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,423

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

6:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/25

1:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,472

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/21

8:16 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/28

6:55 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,555

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

7:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/25

1:05 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$1,562

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/1

1:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

11:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,740

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/23

2:28 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/29

6:55 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,756

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/26

12:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/30

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,899

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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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, 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Cape Town, such as Emirates, Delta and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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 $1,056 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and American Airlines, starting at $1,409 and $1,423 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to Cape Town for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $1,020 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $1,089 and $1,191, 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,278Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,372Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,377Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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