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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R9 913

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Aug 29 — Sep 51
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 30 July 2026.

Tue 18/820:05
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop27h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 24/813:13
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop21h 37m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/7R16 901
Tue 18/820:05
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop34h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 24/814:37
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop20h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/7R16 901
Tue 17/1120:50
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop20h 40m
Delta
Wed 13/16:00
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R17 068
Tue 17/1120:50
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops28h 34m
Delta
Sun 10/118:05
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R17 068
Tue 25/823:15
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop45h 05m
KLM
Tue 1/915:25
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
KLM
Deal found 27/7R17 101
Fri 9/1020:05
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop30h 57m
Delta
Thu 29/1014:22
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop21h 13m
Delta
Deal found 28/7R17 285
Fri 20/1120:50
CPT
-
HOU
1 stop20h 40m
Delta
Mon 11/110:05
HOU
-
CPT
1 stop24h 30m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R17 302
Tue 6/1020:05
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops27h 29m
Delta
Thu 29/1016:59
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 36m
Delta
Deal found 28/7R17 302
Tue 25/820:00
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 1/922:19
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops35h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7R17 352
Thu 8/1019:50
CPT
-
IAH
2 stops24h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 28/1011:55
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R17 586
Wed 7/107:40
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop36h 40m
KLM
Wed 28/1020:10
IAH
-
CPT
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Deal found 28/7R17 686
Wed 7/107:40
CPT
-
IAH
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1018:24
IAH
-
CPT
2 stops28h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R17 854

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 901

One-way from

R9 913

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R22 651
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 57m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R22 597 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R16 403 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 30 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-16:25

1 stop27h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 24/8

13:13-17:50

1 stop21h 37m

R16 901

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

20:50-9:30

1 stop20h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/1

6:00-18:35

1 stop28h 35m

R17 068

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-20:02

1 stop30h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 13/1

5:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

R17 302

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:00-10:52

1 stop21h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/9

17:06-17:10

2 stops41h 04m

R17 352
Fastest return journey

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-14:53

1 stop26h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 31/10

14:30-16:10

1 stop18h 40m

R17 586

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

20:05-13:18

1 stop24h 13m

Houston Hobby

Sun 20/9

6:00-21:10

2 stops32h 10m

R18 338

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

20:50-9:30

1 stop20h 40m

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/1

6:00-18:35

1 stop28h 35m

R18 355

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

20:05-16:25

1 stop27h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sun 20/9

17:20-9:45

2 stops33h 25m

R18 589

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-13:28

2 stops24h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 13/1

14:30-12:40

2 stops38h 10m

R18 773

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

18:50-19:51

2 stops32h 01m

Houston Hobby

Mon 24/8

15:57-11:00

2 stops36h 03m

R18 840

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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.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 569). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of R29 355). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Houston flights typically cost between R18 756 and R20 913 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 901 on Virgin Atlantic (Aug 18–Aug 24).

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 30 July 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
1 551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
1 551 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 551 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
4 456 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
10 051 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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 R17 068, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Houston from Cape Town in 20h 40m. 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 578), KLM (R17 426), and Turkish Airlines (R17 814) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Houston. Users have found that United Airlines is 21% 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 569). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of R29 355). 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 30 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 578AverageR17 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 426AverageR22 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 814AverageR20 022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 430AverageR19 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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