What airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Houston according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Cape Town Intl

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How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:15 pm - 10:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:00 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,393Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

5:40 pm - 10:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:20 pm - 3:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

56h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,393Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 1

9:00 pm - 12:05 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 05m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,456Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 14

9:15 pm - 11:50 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 35m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 7:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,456Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

7:35 pm - 6:05 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:15 pm - 4:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,461Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

7:10 pm - 11:40 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:30 pm - 4:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,461Emirates

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

6:00 am - 5:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 10m1 stop Newark

8:00 pm - 10:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,520United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

2:53 pm - 5:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 17m1 stop Newark

8:00 pm - 11:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,520United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

5:00 am - 3:20 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:55 pm - 1:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,560Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 18

7:20 am - 5:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

5:55 pm - 1:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,565Lufthansa

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

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9:15 pm - 11:50 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 35m1 stop Istanbul

1:15 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,552Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

6:15 pm - 10:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:20 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

55h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,561Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

11:01 am - 10:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 14m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:20 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,760Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

9:15 pm - 11:40 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 25m3 stops Istanbul Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:00 am - 12:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

$2,246Multiple Airlines

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11:24 am - 4:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 21m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 am - 7:46 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

43h 46m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$2,511Multiple Airlines

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6:49 pm - 11:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 7:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$3,147British Airways

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6:49 pm - 11:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 6:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 54m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,181British Airways

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3:30 pm - 11:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 7:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$3,535British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24

4:40 pm - 11:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 6:04 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,717British Airways

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

9:41 am - 11:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 19m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 1:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

25h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

$3,906British Airways

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

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Oct 11

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 50m

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26h 40m

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Oct 10

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37h 50m

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37h 50m

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Oct 10

IAH8:21 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

38h 59m

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CPT6:20 amCape Town Intl

Oct 17

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

27h 58m

1 stop

IAH4:48 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,639

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Oct 10

IAH6:15 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

41h 05m

2 stops

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22h 01m

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1 stop33h 00m

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2:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

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3:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops56h 00m

$1,393

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1 stop26h 10m

$1,456

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9:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 35m

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4:35 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,456

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7:35 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop39h 30m

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1:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,461

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/1

7:10 pm-11:40 am

1 stop32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/15

6:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,461

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/11

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

8:00 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$1,520

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

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2:53 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

8:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,520

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Mon 10/12

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

5:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,560

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/11

7:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

5:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,565

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,844 to $2,093.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,393.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from Houston during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,501.

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Fastest flight time	31h 05m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Cape Town takes 31h 05m

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How far is Houston to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Houston and Cape Town Intl are 8603.0 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 31h 05m.
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As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,491 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,468 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,378	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,644 reviews	Search Emirates flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,072 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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