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$655+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CPT
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Cape Town

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 January 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 11/249:05 pm
IAH
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CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/75:15 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop33h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,335
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 11/219:05 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/45:15 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,350
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/189:05 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/264:35 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 8/269:05 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/64:35 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/45:04 pm
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop18h 11m
Delta
Tue 2/249:30 pm
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop20h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$1,374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/412:40 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Fri 2/209:30 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop22h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$1,374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/45:15 am
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops30h 00m
Delta
Mon 2/239:30 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop22h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$1,379
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 9/306:15 pm
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/107:30 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,382
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/25:45 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/247:00 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,390
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/205:45 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 2/277:00 am
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops40h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,392
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 8/266:15 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/66:25 pm
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops52h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,393
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/129:05 pm
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/164:35 pm
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,397

Find 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 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,352
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$655
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,702
From Houston to Cape Town Intl
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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 January 21, 2026.
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

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/16

11:33 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop26h 06m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

11:09 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

5:04 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop20h 31m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

5:04 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop20h 31m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

9:54 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/1

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop25h 46m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop25h 46m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/1

9:54 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop25h 46m

$1,374

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/2

4:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$1,379

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

12:47 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop30h 39m

$1,379

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cape Town (average of $770). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
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
8,086 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,086 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
3,719 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,190 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
4,200 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
7,690 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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. 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.

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

    Delta can get you from Houston to Cape Town in just under 24h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Houston to Cape Town is about 8605 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Cape Town is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $804 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at $959 and $1,087 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to Cape Town for 49% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cape Town (average of $770). 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 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$804Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,087Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,237Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,481Average$1,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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