Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R11 262

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Houston are usually found in January or November, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 867

One-way from

R11 262

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R18 793
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 11m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
16/11
  • 16/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 789 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R3 197 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Houston

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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - HOU
1 stop27h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/1114:22HOU - CPT
1 stop20h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9R16 867
Tue 14/1020:00CPT - IAH
2 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1121:43IAH - CPT
2 stops36h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9R17 838
Fri 17/1020:00CPT - IAH
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1113:31IAH - CPT
1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9R17 856
Tue 14/1020:00CPT - IAH
1 stop26h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1114:38IAH - CPT
1 stop19h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9R17 873
Thu 16/1019:50CPT - IAH
2 stops26h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1112:00IAH - CPT
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9R18 012
Tue 14/1020:05CPT - HOU
1 stop20h 13mDelta
Mon 24/116:00HOU - CPT
1 stop29h 15mDelta
Deal found 16/9R18 029
Sun 19/1020:05CPT - IAH
1 stop29h 49mDelta
Mon 24/1111:05IAH - CPT
2 stops24h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/9R18 029
Tue 14/1020:05CPT - IAH
1 stop23h 19mDelta
Mon 24/1116:13IAH - CPT
1 stop19h 02mDelta
Deal found 14/9R18 047
Wed 15/1023:15CPT - IAH
1 stop45h 00mDelta
Mon 24/115:30IAH - CPT
2 stops29h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/9R18 099
Wed 15/1023:15CPT - IAH
1 stop45h 00mDelta
Sun 23/1112:59IAH - CPT
2 stops22h 16mDelta
Deal found 15/9R18 133
Tue 14/1020:05CPT - HOU
1 stop20h 13mDelta
Tue 18/1110:40HOU - CPT
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 16/9R18 185
Sun 19/1020:05CPT - IAH
1 stop26h 21mDelta
Tue 18/1115:30IAH - CPT
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/9R18 185

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Cape Town

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

21:30-16:32

1 stop27h 02m

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/3

13:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

R17 717

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:00-10:52

1 stop21h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 18/11

14:38-18:00

1 stop19h 22m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:00-15:10

1 stop26h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 24/11

7:20-16:10

2 stops24h 50m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

20:00-20:14

1 stop31h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 18/11

14:38-18:00

1 stop19h 22m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

19:50-9:52

1 stop21h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 22/11

21:43-18:00

2 stops36h 17m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

19:50-15:18

2 stops26h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 18/11

12:15-18:00

2 stops21h 45m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

20:00-20:14

1 stop31h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 23/11

14:38-18:00

1 stop19h 22m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

20:00-20:14

1 stop31h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 24/11

7:20-16:10

2 stops24h 50m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

19:50-9:52

1 stop21h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 19/11

9:49-18:00

2 stops24h 11m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:00-14:50

2 stops25h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 19/11

9:49-18:00

2 stops24h 11m

R17 838

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Houston. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 3 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R931). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of R1 184). 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 CPT to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Cape Town to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Houston. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Houston?

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 16 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7 different airlines.

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

    For as low as R17 838, United Airlines can have you in Houston from Cape Town in 21h 52m. 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, Turkish Airlines (R11 102), Emirates (R14 913), and United Airlines (R16 746) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Houston. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 43% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R931). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of R1 184). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Houston

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 102AverageR19 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 913AverageR20 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 746AverageR19 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 388AverageR18 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 728AverageR21 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 954AverageR20 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 913AverageR19 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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