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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Houston from R11 977

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HOU
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 229

One-way from

R11 977

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R22 069
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 16m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 604 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 849 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Houston

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 2 July 2025.

Sat 5/719:50CPT - IAH
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/114:20IAH - CPT
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6R17 983
Fri 5/920:05CPT - HOU
1 stop33h 26mDelta
Mon 15/96:00HOU - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/7R18 229
Fri 5/920:05CPT - IAH
1 stop22h 57mDelta
Mon 15/911:36IAH - CPT
1 stop23h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/7R18 229
Sun 13/723:15CPT - IAH
2 stops29h 33mKLM
Thu 25/912:39IAH - CPT
2 stops25h 46mKLM
Deal found 30/6R19 356
Fri 15/818:55CPT - HOU
2 stops32h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 22/818:30HOU - CPT
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7R19 779
Sun 13/723:15CPT - HOU
2 stops47h 06mKLM
Thu 25/96:00HOU - CPT
2 stops32h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/7R20 413
Fri 15/818:55CPT - HOU
2 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/818:30HOU - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R25 010
Thu 3/723:30CPT - IAH
2 stops48h 44mKenya Airways
Sun 20/718:34IAH - CPT
3 stops60h 11mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/7R31 861
Fri 5/911:45CPT - IAH
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/918:10IAH - CPT
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R34 768
Fri 5/910:40CPT - IAH
3 stops44h 26mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/919:28IAH - CPT
3 stops54h 57mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7R39 136
Wed 3/916:35CPT - IAH
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/1121:05IAH - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R62 032
Sat 30/818:55CPT - IAH
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 16/1115:55IAH - CPT
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R93 224

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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 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Houston that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

20:05-22:31

1 stop33h 26m

Houston Hobby

Mon 15/9

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R18 229

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

20:05-12:02

1 stop22h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 15/9

11:36-17:50

1 stop23h 14m

R18 229

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

23:15-21:48

2 stops29h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 25/9

12:39-21:25

2 stops25h 46m

R19 356

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/8

18:55-19:59

2 stops32h 04m

Houston Hobby

Fri 22/8

18:30-11:00

2 stops33h 30m

R19 779

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

20:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 25/9

7:20-15:20

1 stop25h 00m

R19 885

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

23:15-15:21

2 stops47h 06m

Houston Hobby

Thu 25/9

6:00-21:25

2 stops32h 25m

R20 413

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/8

18:55-19:59

2 stops32h 04m

Houston Hobby

Fri 22/8

18:30-11:00

2 stops33h 30m

R25 010

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

11:45-15:50

2 stops35h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 15/9

18:10-13:45

3 stops36h 35m

R34 768

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

10:40-0:06

3 stops44h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 15/9

19:28-9:25

3 stops54h 57m

R39 136

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

16:35-19:05

1 stop33h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 17/11

21:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R62 032

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

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 27 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 180). 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 2 July 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 16 December 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.

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 2 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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, Delta (R18 229), KLM (R19 356), and American Airlines (R19 779) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Houston. Users have found that Delta is 11% 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 977. Users have also found prices from R12 928 and R15 711 on Qatar Airways and Delta, 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 180). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 269AverageR19 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 136AverageR20 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 795AverageR20 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 997AverageR20 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 649AverageR19 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 994AverageR23 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 641AverageR20 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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