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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £1,066. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.£1,006 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,006, select.
Cape Town.£1,009 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Viva and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,009, select.
Cape Town.£1,056 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,056, select.
Cape Town.£1,066 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,066, select.
Cape Town.£1,080 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,080, select.
Cape Town.£1,082 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,082, select.
Cape Town.£1,088 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,088, select.
Cape Town.£1,100 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,100, select.
Cape Town.£1,105 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,105, select.
Cape Town.£1,153 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,153, select.
Cape Town.£1,180 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,180, select.
Cape Town.£1,187 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,187, select.
Cape Town.£1,230 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,230, select.
Cape Town.£1,536 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,536, select.
Cape Town.£1,666 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,666, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Houston to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

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Check out these Cape Town hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Cape Town hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
Hotel on the Promenade
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Future Found Sanctuary, Luxury Boutique Hotel by Newmark
6.47 miles from city centre
£529
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Cape Town Micro Apartments
2.73 miles from city centre
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Hotel on the Promenade
2.16 miles from city centre
£172
Per night
Future Found Sanctuary, Luxury Boutique Hotel by Newmark
6.47 miles from city centre
£529
Per night
Cape Town Micro Apartments
2.73 miles from city centre
£20
Per night
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Finding cheap flights from Houston to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Cape Town is £1,006. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Houston to Cape Town. But we found flights with one stop from £1,006.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Houston to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cape Town is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Cape Town Airport on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Houston and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town is Spirit Airlines .

Flying from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know

  • Houston has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

  • Cape Town is seven hours ahead of Houston. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Your flight from Houston to CPT won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to CPT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • IAH is about 27 kms (17 miles) from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving William P. Hobby Airport.

  • You can get to HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kms (12 miles) or so.

  • Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CPT flight:

  • Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them landing right on cue.

  • The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cape Town International Airport is £449. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £1,006. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap flights from Houston to CPT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Houston to Cape Town International Airport ticket.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Houston to CPT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is when most people visit Cape Town. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Houston to CPT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • July sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Cape Town

  • Start your Cape Town trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are essential stops on your Cape Town itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kms (75 miles) north-west of Cape Town, a trip to Saldanha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.

  • Around 97 kms (60 miles) north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.

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