Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town?

Newark (EWR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 18m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Cape Town Intl?

Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Cape Town Intl

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines, Delta and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Cape Town?

Newark (EWR) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 25m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $3,188.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:00 pm - 11:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 8:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,086Turkish Airlines

Sat, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 15

9:00 pm - 11:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 7:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,086Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 15

6:35 pm - 10:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,153Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 29

6:35 pm - 10:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,154Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 29

7:00 pm - 4:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:40 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,690Emirates

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

7:00 pm - 6:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:40 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,714Emirates

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

8:40 am - 4:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:50 pm - 10:42 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

21h 52m1 stop Newark

$1,880United Airlines

Mon, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 29

8:40 am - 4:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:00 pm - 10:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

21h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,880United Airlines

Mon, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 30

11:30 am - 6:35 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 11:06 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

21h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,880Delta

Thu, Mar 18 - Thu, Mar 25

4:27 pm - 6:35 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 1:17 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

24h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

$1,945Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22

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5:35 pm - 2:35 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

61h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

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34h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,415Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

5:35 pm - 10:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 3:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,475Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

5:35 pm - 10:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 3:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,476Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

5:35 pm - 2:35 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

61h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 pm - 3:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,490Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

5:35 pm - 10:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 3:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,522Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

7:00 pm - 11:35 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:40 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$9,916Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

3:55 pm - 12:05 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 10m1 stop Istanbul

12:55 am - 7:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$11,126Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

3:55 pm - 12:05 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 10m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 7:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$11,734Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

7:00 pm - 4:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:40 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$12,245Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13

7:00 pm - 4:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

8:00 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$12,245Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

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Mar 17

IAH6:35 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

32h 55m

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Mar 29

CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

27h 25m

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IAH3:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,153

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Mar 17

IAH6:35 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

32h 55m

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CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

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IAH3:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

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Feb 24

IAH5:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

32h 35m

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Mar 3

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

34h 40m

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$1,158

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Feb 7

IAH9:00 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

42h 00m

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CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

33h 50m

1 stop

IAH7:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,086

Turkish Airlines

Mar 10

IAH10:00 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

30h 05m

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Mar 15

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

27h 55m

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IAH2:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,095

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Mar 10

IAH10:00 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

30h 05m

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8:40 am-4:10 pm

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1 stop21h 35m

$1,880

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/18

11:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

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Thu 3/25

8:50 pm-11:06 am

1 stop21h 16m

$1,880

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 11/12

4:27 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/22

8:50 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,945

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The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in the past 72 hours is $842. The best round-trip flight deal from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,086.

The fastest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town takes 31h 05m

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How far is Houston George Bush Intcntl to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 8607.7 mi away from Houston George Bush Intcntl. By plane, this route typically takes 31h 05m.
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The number of operators available for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 4 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
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momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cape Town is United Airlines, representing 39% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Delta at 28%, Emirates at 16%, and Turkish Airlines at 16%.

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