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

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

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Delta 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 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of December 2025, there are 6 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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9:05 pm - 11:50 am

IAH

CPT

30h 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 7:10 pm

CPT

IAH

33h 55m1 stop

$1,246Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10

10:05 pm - 11:50 am

IAH

CPT

30h 45m1 stop

4:40 pm - 7:15 pm

CPT

IAH

33h 35m1 stop

$1,264Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 1

9:05 pm - 11:50 am

IAH

CPT

30h 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 7:10 pm

CPT

IAH

33h 55m1 stop

$1,282Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 18

9:05 pm - 11:50 am

IAH

CPT

30h 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 8:10 pm

CPT

IAH

33h 55m1 stop

$1,301Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 14

11:09 am - 7:15 pm

HOU

CPT

24h 06m1 stop

9:30 pm - 12:20 pm

CPT

HOU

22h 50m1 stop

$1,472Delta

Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

11:09 am - 9:55 pm

HOU

CPT

26h 46m2 stops

9:30 pm - 10:21 am

CPT

HOU

20h 51m1 stop

$1,514Delta

Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 5

5:04 pm - 7:15 pm

HOU

CPT

18h 11m1 stop

3:20 pm - 4:28 pm

CPT

HOU

33h 08m2 stops

$1,521Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 18

11:09 am - 9:55 pm

HOU

CPT

26h 46m2 stops

11:45 pm - 10:28 pm

CPT

HOU

30h 43m2 stops

$1,537KLM

Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

11:09 am - 11:35 pm

HOU

CPT

28h 26m2 stops

9:30 pm - 10:33 pm

CPT

HOU

33h 03m1 stop

$1,552Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

6:31 pm - 11:00 am

HOU

CPT

33h 29m2 stops

6:50 pm - 5:59 pm

CPT

HOU

30h 09m2 stops

$1,606American Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 26

Turkish Airlines flights from Houston to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Houston to Cape Town flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Feb 4

IAH9:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

30h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Feb 10

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

IAH7:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,246

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 1

IAH9:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

30h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Feb 11

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

IAH7:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,264

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 7

IAH9:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

30h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Feb 18

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

IAH7:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,282

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Qatar Airways flights from Houston to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Feb 1

IAH5:45 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Mar 2

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

IAH3:15 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,428

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Qatar Airways

Feb 7

IAH5:45 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Feb 14

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

IAH3:15 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,508

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Qatar Airways

Mar 22

IAH6:45 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Apr 1

CPT9:00 amCape Town Intl

37h 55m

2 stops

IAH3:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,542

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HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,246

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/22

10:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/1

4:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,264

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/7

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,282

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

5:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,301

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/7

11:09 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

9:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,472

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/27

11:09 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-10:21 am

1 stop20h 51m

$1,514

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/7

5:04 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

3:20 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$1,521

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/7

11:09 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

11:45 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$1,537

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/30

11:09 am-11:35 pm

2 stops28h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

9:30 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop33h 03m

$1,552

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/18

6:31 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

6:50 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$1,606

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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 April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,145.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,222. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,789.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the evening. Flights from Houston to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,476. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,744. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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Fastest flight time	30h 45m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Cape Town takes 30h 45m

There are no direct flights from Houston to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Houston to Cape Town.

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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 30h 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of December 2025, there are 6 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.

Best airlines flying from Houston to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $959	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,105 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,087	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,686 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,146	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,054 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,237	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,585 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,306	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,005 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,386	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,091 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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