Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R11 349

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Dec 16 — Dec 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Houston are usually found in February 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 008

One-way from

R11 349

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 022
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 33m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
19/1
  • 19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 01m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R22 830 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 623 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Best flights from Cape Town to Houston
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Houston that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Mon 19/121:30CPT - IAH
1 stop31h 43mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 5/216:25IAH - CPT
1 stop18h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/11R16 008
Mon 19/120:50CPT - IAH
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/27:50IAH - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11R17 425
Mon 19/121:30CPT - HOU
1 stop33h 03mDelta
Thu 5/25:45HOU - CPT
1 stop29h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/11R17 612
Thu 5/217:15CPT - IAH
1 stop33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/221:05IAH - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/11R18 824
Thu 5/220:45CPT - IAH
2 stops30h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/217:20IAH - CPT
2 stops34h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/11R20 923
Mon 19/123:45CPT - HOU
2 stops30h 50mKLM
Thu 5/211:09HOU - CPT
2 stops26h 46mKLM
Deal found 15/11R24 934
Thu 5/221:30CPT - HOU
1 stop26h 42mDelta
Mon 9/211:09HOU - CPT
1 stop24h 06mDelta
Deal found 14/11R29 474
Thu 1/120:45CPT - HOU
2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/118:36HOU - CPT
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/11R55 363
Thu 1/123:10CPT - HOU
2 stops32h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 8/15:45HOU - CPT
1 stop29h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11R64 767
Thu 1/121:30CPT - HOU
1 stop20h 31mDelta
Thu 8/111:09HOU - CPT
1 stop24h 06mDelta
Deal found 16/11R252 633

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Cape Town

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Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-21:13

1 stop31h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/2

16:25-19:15

1 stop18h 50m

R16 008

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-17:25

2 stops28h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/2

7:50-16:10

2 stops24h 20m

R17 425

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-22:33

1 stop33h 03m

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/2

5:45-19:15

1 stop29h 30m

R17 612

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-19:10

1 stop33h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/2

21:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R18 824

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:45-19:18

2 stops30h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/2

17:20-12:10

2 stops34h 50m

R20 923

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

23:45-22:35

2 stops30h 50m

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/2

11:09-21:55

2 stops26h 46m

R24 934

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-16:12

1 stop26h 42m

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/2

11:09-19:15

1 stop24h 06m

R29 474

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

20:45-19:44

2 stops30h 59m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/1

18:36-10:20

2 stops31h 44m

R55 363

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

23:10-23:11

2 stops32h 01m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/1

5:45-19:15

1 stop29h 30m

R64 767

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

21:30-10:01

1 stop20h 31m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/1

11:09-19:15

1 stop24h 06m

R252 633

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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 14 November 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R12 441). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 432). 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 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% 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 mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, 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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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 7 different airlines.

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

    For as low as R17 425, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Houston from Cape Town in 28h 35m. 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 919), United Airlines (R16 443), and KLM (R17 101) 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 690. Users have also found prices from R14 592 and R15 411 on Virgin Atlantic and KLM, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Houston (average of R12 441). Flying from Cape Town to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 432). 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 AirlinesCheapestR10 919AverageR19 316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 443AverageR18 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 101AverageR18 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 601AverageR19 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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