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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R13 397

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Jun 22 — Jun 291
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 23 May 2026.

Sun 7/620:05
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop27h 18m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 20/66:03
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop28h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/5R17 133
Sun 7/620:05
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops32h 40m
Delta
Sat 20/68:05
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Delta
Deal found 23/5R17 248
Tue 2/620:00
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop26h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 11/619:55
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop38h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R18 531
Tue 3/1118:55
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1117:40
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R19 651
Sun 28/618:50
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop25h 30m
American Airlines
Fri 10/717:25
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/5R20 868
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop27h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/914:30
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/5R21 856
Sun 7/615:20
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops56h 10m
Lufthansa
Sat 20/618:20
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/5R23 502
Tue 3/1113:50
CPT
-
IAH
3 stops31h 24m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/115:00
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R24 193
Tue 2/614:25
CPT
-
IAH
3 stops33h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/617:44
IAH
-
CPT
3 stops60h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R24 604
Sun 28/620:05
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop34h 51m
Delta
Fri 10/715:25
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
Delta
Deal found 20/5R25 230
Mon 6/723:15
CPT
-
HOU
2 stops29h 36m
Delta
Mon 13/710:40
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 22/5R32 899
Sun 7/619:30
CPT
-
HOU
2 stops51h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/612:50
HOU
-
CPT
2 stops38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R34 792

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 23 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 133

One-way from

R13 397

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 263
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 7/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 027 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 068 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 May 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

20:05-16:23

1 stop27h 18m

Houston Hobby

Sat 20/6

6:03-17:50

1 stop28h 47m

R17 133

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

20:00-17:10

2 stops28h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

22:10-17:10

2 stops36h 00m

R18 531

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

20:00-15:11

1 stop26h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/6

19:55-17:10

1 stop38h 15m

R18 531

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

18:50-13:20

1 stop25h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/7

17:25-11:00

2 stops34h 35m

R20 868

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

16:35-12:45

1 stop27h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 14/9

14:30-11:50

1 stop38h 20m

R21 856

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

20:05-23:56

1 stop34h 51m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/7

15:25-21:25

1 stop23h 00m

R25 230

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

7:20-16:44

2 stops40h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

18:20-13:35

3 stops60h 15m

R25 411
Fastest return journey

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-8:37

1 stop19h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 24/8

12:12-17:50

1 stop22h 38m

R26 102

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

23:15-21:51

2 stops29h 36m

Houston Hobby

Mon 13/7

10:40-17:50

1 stop24h 10m

R32 899

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

13:15-15:44

2 stops33h 29m

Houston Hobby

Mon 13/7

20:23-10:15

2 stops30h 52m

R34 792

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R11 718). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 001). 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 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 23 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish 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
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 394 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 752 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R17 133, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Houston from Cape Town in 27h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13848 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 271), KLM (R17 140), and Turkish Airlines (R17 538) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Houston. Users have found that United Airlines is 19% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R11 718). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 001). 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 23 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 271AverageR17 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 140AverageR21 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 538AverageR19 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 142AverageR19 316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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