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$1,290+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CPT
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 July 28, 2025.

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$1,290
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,869
From Houston Hobby to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 12/76:19 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:45 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops29h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,290
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/2112:15 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops39h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 11/308:55 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops35h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/16:37 pmHOU - CPT
1 stop40h 13mDelta
Sun 5/178:05 pmCPT - HOU
1 stop27h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/26$1,706
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 9/162:33 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops37h 17mQatar Airways
Mon 9/221:00 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops56h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,740
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 9/29:57 amHOU - CPT
2 stops28h 28mKLM
Thu 9/1111:15 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops30h 22mKLM
Deal found 7/26$1,778
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:13 amHOU - CPT
1 stop25h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/98:50 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops32h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/27$2,079
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1610:22 amHOU - CPT
1 stop24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/309:00 amCPT - HOU
2 stops44h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$2,143

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 July 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Hobby

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Cape Town

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HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/7

6:19 pm-8:00 am

2 stops29h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/17

6:45 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$1,290

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/21

12:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

8:55 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$1,540

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

6:37 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/17

8:05 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop27h 21m

$1,706

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/16

2:33 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

1:00 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops56h 03m

$1,740

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/2

9:57 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

11:15 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,778

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/3

10:13 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

8:50 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$2,079

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/16

10:22 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/30

9:00 am-10:31 pm

2 stops44h 31m

$2,143

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/9

9:57 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$3,739

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/9

9:57 am-11:00 am

3 stops42h 03m

$5,395

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Deals found on 7/26

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby 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 July 28, 2025.

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

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $920.

What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 58m.

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 July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
655 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby 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 Hobby?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Delta, starting at $1,540 and $1,706 round-trip. American Airlines is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,237Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,377Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,500Average$1,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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