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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R13 160

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 126

One-way from

R13 160

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R23 773
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/10-24/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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22/7
  • 22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 31m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R18 071 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 986 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 15 June 2025.

Tue 14/1020:00CPT - IAH
1 stop26h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/119:35IAH - CPT
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6R18 126
Tue 14/1020:05CPT - HOU
1 stop20h 18mDelta
Wed 19/116:00HOU - CPT
1 stop29h 15mDelta
Deal found 13/6R18 323
Fri 17/1020:05CPT - IAH
2 stops25h 37mDelta
Sun 23/1111:30IAH - CPT
2 stops23h 45mDelta
Deal found 13/6R18 323
Wed 15/108:40CPT - IAH
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Sat 22/1119:05IAH - CPT
2 stops43h 00mSWISS
Deal found 13/6R18 897
Wed 15/1015:20CPT - IAH
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Tue 18/1118:55IAH - CPT
1 stop32h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 13/6R19 022
Sun 13/723:15CPT - IAH
1 stop45h 00mKLM
Thu 25/915:30IAH - CPT
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Deal found 13/6R19 722
Wed 15/1016:35CPT - IAH
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1121:05IAH - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R19 757
Sun 13/718:05CPT - IAH
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/918:20IAH - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6R20 206
Wed 15/1014:00CPT - IAH
2 stops36h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 23/1121:45IAH - CPT
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/6R20 869
Wed 15/1013:00CPT - IAH
2 stops32h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 22/1121:45IAH - CPT
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/6R25 333
Sat 18/1013:05CPT - IAH
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Mon 24/1119:10IAH - CPT
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/6R26 086
Sun 13/723:15CPT - HOU
2 stops52h 25mKLM
Thu 25/96:00HOU - CPT
2 stops56h 25mKLM
Deal found 13/6R27 323

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Houston 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Houston that are best for you.

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Price

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

18:05-14:45

2 stops27h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 25/9

15:35-12:40

2 stops38h 05m

R19 524

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

23:15-13:15

1 stop45h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 25/9

15:30-21:25

1 stop22h 55m

R19 722

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

18:05-14:45

2 stops27h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 25/9

18:20-12:40

2 stops35h 20m

R20 206

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

23:15-23:51

2 stops31h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 25/9

15:30-21:25

1 stop22h 55m

R20 528

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

20:05-17:55

1 stop28h 50m

Houston Hobby

Thu 25/9

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R24 401

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

23:15-20:40

2 stops52h 25m

Houston Hobby

Thu 25/9

6:00-21:25

2 stops56h 25m

R27 323

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

18:55-15:55

2 stops28h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/8

16:25-11:00

2 stops35h 35m

R30 425

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

13:00-13:53

2 stops31h 53m

Houston Hobby

Thu 25/9

20:25-10:50

2 stops31h 25m

R34 567

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/7

16:35-19:05

1 stop33h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/9

21:00-11:50

1 stop31h 50m

R70 137

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

7:00-19:15

2 stops43h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/9

15:30-19:55

2 stops45h 25m

R95 183

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 June 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 236). 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 15 June 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 2 June 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.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 81.0 - 150.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 15 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to Houston, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 958 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 361 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 627 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 7 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines (R18 126), Delta (R18 323), and SWISS (R18 897) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Houston. Users have found that United Airlines is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R15 293. Users have also found prices from R17 427 and R20 152 on Delta and Emirates, respectively.

  • 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 236). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 471AverageR20 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 408AverageR22 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 096AverageR20 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 302AverageR20 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 965AverageR20 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR18 316AverageR23 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 976AverageR20 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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