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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R11 047

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Houston

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 July 2026.

Fri 17/720:05
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop32h 46m
Delta
Thu 30/76:00
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop28h 50m
Delta
Deal found 16/7R16 702
Fri 17/720:05
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop27h 07m
Delta
Thu 30/78:05
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Delta
Deal found 16/7R16 702
Wed 26/823:15
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop45h 05m
KLM
Sun 22/1111:50
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Deal found 15/7R16 916
Thu 13/818:50
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop31h 25m
British Airways
Thu 20/815:40
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop36h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 15/7R18 433
Fri 17/723:15
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Thu 30/714:35
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops47h 50m
KLM
Deal found 16/7R19 620
Thu 20/813:15
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop34h 35m
Emirates
Mon 21/1219:10
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop38h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 17/7R24 253
Thu 20/819:50
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop24h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 21/1212:00
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops35h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/7R25 193
Fri 17/714:25
CPT
-
IAH
3 stops33h 19m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/718:35
IAH
-
CPT
3 stops60h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/7R26 166

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Houston (HO1). 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 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 916

One-way from

R11 047

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R18 730
KLM
  • KLM
  • 26/8-22/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 788 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R16 437 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

23:15-21:36

2 stops29h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 22/11

11:50-22:40

2 stops26h 50m

R16 999

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/8

18:50-19:15

1 stop31h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 20/8

15:40-11:00

1 stop36h 20m

R18 433

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/8

14:25-17:05

3 stops33h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 20/8

11:53-13:35

3 stops66h 42m

R28 326

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

20:00-16:50

1 stop27h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 21/12

19:10-11:40

1 stop32h 30m

R28 853

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

18:50-13:25

1 stop25h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 21/12

21:40-14:35

2 stops32h 55m

R29 018

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

18:50-13:25

1 stop25h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 21/12

21:40-19:55

2 stops38h 15m

R29 018

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:00-13:36

2 stops24h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 21/12

20:40-18:00

2 stops37h 20m

R29 793

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/8

18:50-19:20

1 stop31h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 21/12

21:40-10:20

1 stop28h 40m

R29 974
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

13:15-15:55

1 stop33h 40m

R11 047

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

17:20-20:05

1 stop34h 45m

R13 042

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Houston

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R17 328). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 952). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated 19 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to Houston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 448 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 006 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Houston. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Houston?

    If you book a flight to Houston from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Houston per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as R16 999, KLM can have you in Houston from Cape Town in 29h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13868 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines (R16 351), KLM (R17 188), and Turkish Airlines (R17 570) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Houston. Users have found that United Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R17 328). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 952). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Houston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Houston. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 351AverageR17 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 188AverageR21 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 570AverageR19 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 178AverageR19 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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