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Flights from Houston to Cape Town

What to know about flights from Houston to Cape Town?

The distance between Houston and Cape Town is approximately 13,859.35 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$901
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines HOU-CPT 38h 20m · 1 stop Mon, Oct 5
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,492
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways HOU-CPT 33h · 2 stops Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
13,859.35 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Houston to Cape Town over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $901 and round-trip from $1,492. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Sun, Sep 13 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        IAH 3:55 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Mon, Sep 21 | Qatar Airways
        $1,492 $1,914
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,914 $1,492
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 7:25 PM
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        IAH 4:15 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Wed, Oct 28 | Qatar Airways
        $1,492 $1,914
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,914 $1,492
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 7 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 7:30 PM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        IAH 3:55 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Wed, Oct 14 | Qatar Airways
        $1,492 $1,914
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,914 $1,492
      • IAH 10:00 PM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 12:05 PM
        Houston - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
        CPT 5:20 PM
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        IAH 1:10 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,494
        22% off
        $1,914 $1,494
      • IAH 3:55 PM
        36h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 12:05 PM
        Houston - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
        CPT 5:20 PM
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        IAH 1:10 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,499
        22% off
        $1,914 $1,499
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 19 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 12:35 PM
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        IAH 4:15 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Mon, Oct 26 | Qatar Airways
        $1,501
        22% off
        $1,914 $1,501
      • IAH 5:35 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 12:35 PM
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        IAH 3:15 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Mon, Nov 9 | Qatar Airways
        $1,503
        21% off
        $1,914 $1,503
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 13 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        IAH 3:55 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Tue, Oct 20 | Qatar Airways
        $1,506
        21% off
        $1,914 $1,506
      • IAH 10:00 PM
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 12:05 PM
        Houston - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        CPT 12:55 AM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        IAH 8:05 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,508
        21% off
        $1,914 $1,508
      • IAH 9:15 PM
        31h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        CPT 4:35 PM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        IAH 12:45 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Thu, Sep 24 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,512
        21% off
        $1,914 $1,512
      • HOU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:00 PM
        Houston - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        CPT 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        HOU 4:00 PM
        Cape Town - Houston | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • IAH 2:30 PM
        38h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 5 | Turkish Airlines
        $901 $1,237
        27% off
        27% off
        $1,237 $901
      • IAH 9:10 PM
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 7 | Turkish Airlines
        $911 $1,237
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,237 $911
      • IAH 9:15 PM
        31h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 14 | Turkish Airlines
        $915 $1,237
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,237 $915
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 5 | Qatar Airways
        $929
        25% off
        $1,237 $929
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 7 | Qatar Airways
        $936
        24% off
        $1,237 $936
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | Qatar Airways
        $937
        24% off
        $1,237 $937
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 17 | Qatar Airways
        $947
        23% off
        $1,237 $947
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetblue Airways
        $972
        21% off
        $1,237 $972
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 16 | Qatar Airways
        $977
        21% off
        $1,237 $977
      • IAH 6:15 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Houston - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 15 | Qatar Airways
        $977
        21% off
        $1,237 $977
      • HOU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:00 PM
        Houston - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Houston to Cape Town flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Houston to Cape Town, including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Houston to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Cape Town (HOU-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $901 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAH to CPT on Mon, Oct 5), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,492 departing on Sun, Sep 13 and returning on Mon, Sep 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Houston to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Houston to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Houston to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 5, with one-way flights priced at just $901.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Cape Town is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Cape Town on September 13, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at $860.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport (IAH-CPT) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Houston is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Houston to Cape Town is $1,368. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Houston and Cape Town, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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