Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Houston?

Flights from Cape Town to Houston usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Houston?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Houston: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Houston pass through?

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Houston most commonly connect through: • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) – 22% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) – 12% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Houston?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Cape Town to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R18 039 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R22 731, a difference of R4 692. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Cape Town to Houston?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Houston takes 00m, covering 22 307 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Houston?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Cape Town to Houston changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R16 503 to R62 592. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cape Town to Houston looking right now?

One-way fares from Cape Town to Houston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R17 605, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Houston?

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 47m, compared to 22h 02m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 23h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Houston?

Houston is 8 hours behind Cape Town (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car hire options are available in Houston?

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into. Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) – daily rates averaging R648: • Easirent • ACO Rent A Car • America Car Rental • Thrifty • Hertz Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) – daily rates averaging R1 145: • Thrifty • Alamo • Dollar • Hertz • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Houston flight?

Return flights from Cape Town to Houston range from R17 494 to R22 091, with an average of R19 123 over the past 12 months. Anything below R17 494 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Houston?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Houston. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Houston?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Houston at R17 312 return. •January (R31 569) and April (R26 249) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Houston?

Virgin Atlantic (R16 982) and Turkish Airlines (R17 411) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cape Town to Houston according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Houston?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is the most popular stopover for the Cape Town to Houston route. 25% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DOH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Houston?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R18 387. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cape Town to Houston, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Newark (EWR) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to Houston stopovers at 11h 10m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 31

19:10 - 10:53CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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15:35 - 11:30IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

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21:00 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 59m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:34 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 982Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Mar 31

0:55 - 19:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 10m1 stop Istanbul

21:10 - 23:20IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R17 411Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 8

12:35 - 15:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:35 - 10:30IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 692Qatar Airways

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19:25 - 15:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:35 - 10:30IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 692Qatar Airways

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Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 31

20:50 - 18:49CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

13:35 - 17:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 35m1 stop Newark

R17 841United Airlines

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20:50 - 19:07CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 17m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

8:40 - 16:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 841United Airlines

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Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 8

20:50 - 19:01CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 11m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:55 - 16:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 841United Airlines

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Tue, Jan 26 - Sun, Jan 31

0:55 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

44h 15m1 stop Istanbul

21:00 - 23:00IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R18 518Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

15:20 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

53h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

15:05 - 22:40IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 23

21:00 - 20:11CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:27 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

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R15 429Virgin Atlantic

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21:00 - 20:11CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:30 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

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R15 479Virgin Atlantic

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21:00 - 21:59CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 59m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:00 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

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20:50 - 17:17CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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R16 272Virgin Atlantic

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20:50 - 17:17CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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10:00 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

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20:50 - 13:17CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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20:50 - 13:17CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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

11:35 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

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R16 486Delta

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20:50 - 17:17CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 23

20:50 - 13:17CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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

11:35 - 18:35IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 536Delta

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Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 23

0:30 - 13:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

44h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Houston flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Houston?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Houston. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Houston? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cape Town to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Houston at R17 312 return.
•January (R31 569) and April (R26 249) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Houston?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Houston:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Cape Town to Houston?
A direct flight from Cape Town to Houston takes 00m, covering 22 307 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Houston?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Houston flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to Houston range from R17 494 to R22 091, with an average of R19 123 over the past 12 months. Anything below R17 494 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cape Town to Houston changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R16 503 to R62 592. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to Houston looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to Houston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R17 605, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.
What car hire options are available in Houston?
Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) – daily rates averaging R648:

• Easirent
• ACO Rent A Car
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) – daily rates averaging R1 145:

• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Houston?
Flights from Cape Town to Houston usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Houston pass through?
One-stop flights from Cape Town to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 12% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Houston?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Cape Town to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R18 039 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R22 731, a difference of R4 692.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Houston?
Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 47m, compared to 22h 02m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 23h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Houston?
Houston is 8 hours behind Cape Town (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R18 039, which is about R4 692 less than Sunday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Houston trip for November. Fares historically average R17 312 return in that month – typically R14 256 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

• Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental

Near Houston Hobby Airport

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport
• Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Hobby Airport

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