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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R11 128

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Apr 6 — Apr 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 March 2026.

Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop27h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/56:00
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop28h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3R15 828
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop32h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/59:43
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop25h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3R16 011
Sun 19/420:00
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop28h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 2/58:10
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R16 243
Mon 20/419:50
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 27/412:10
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3R16 791
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops25h 50m
Delta
Sat 2/510:41
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops24h 09m
Delta
Deal found 3/3R17 157
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop34h 02m
Delta
Sun 26/46:00
HOU
-
CPT
2 stops32h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R17 356
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop34h 02m
Delta
Sat 2/56:00
HOU
-
CPT
2 stops32h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/3R17 439
Mon 13/419:30
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop28h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/418:40
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R18 153
Fri 24/47:40
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop36h 35m
KLM
Thu 4/615:20
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop23h 05m
KLM
Deal found 5/3R18 585
Fri 30/1017:15
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/1122:05
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop29h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R18 618
Tue 14/423:45
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop44h 50m
Delta
Wed 22/418:46
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop40h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/3R19 266
Fri 24/420:05
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop34h 02m
Delta
Thu 4/66:00
HOU
-
CPT
2 stops32h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R21 193

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 828

One-way from

R11 128

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 353
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 13m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 29m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 895 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 295 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 7 March 2026.
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Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-17:51

1 stop28h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/5

16:59-17:50

1 stop17h 51m

R16 276

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

19:50-13:37

2 stops24h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 27/4

7:25-15:20

1 stop24h 55m

R16 791

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-23:07

1 stop34h 02m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/5

6:00-21:45

2 stops32h 45m

R17 439

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

7:40-13:15

1 stop36h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/6

15:20-21:25

1 stop23h 05m

R18 585

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

23:45-23:07

2 stops30h 22m

Houston Hobby

Sun 26/4

6:00-21:25

2 stops32h 25m

R19 200

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

23:45-13:35

1 stop44h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 21/4

18:09-17:50

2 stops64h 41m

R19 266

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

23:45-13:35

1 stop44h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 22/4

18:46-17:50

1 stop40h 04m

R19 266

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

18:50-13:25

1 stop25h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 27/4

21:05-11:00

1 stop30h 55m

R20 528

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

20:25-23:41

2 stops34h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 21/4

15:20-21:25

1 stop23h 05m

R20 744

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

20:05-17:51

1 stop28h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 20/4

5:24-17:50

1 stop29h 26m

R21 010

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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 R12 124). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 170). 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.

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 7 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andQatar Airways 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.
Delta
7,9
Good
8 271 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7,9
Good
8 271 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 271 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 271 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 271 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 404 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 271 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 250 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 271 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 5 different airlines.

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

    For as low as R16 791, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Houston from Cape Town in 24h 47m. 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 (R10 626), United Airlines (R16 309), and KLM (R16 794) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Houston. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 46% 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 R12 124). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 170). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 626AverageR18 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 309AverageR17 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 794AverageR17 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 322AverageR20 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapestR18 188AverageR21 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 307AverageR19 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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