Traveling from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Houston to CPT. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or vacation periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Houston to CPT with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAH and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 40 kilometers from the center of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving Houston Hobby Airport.
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometers or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CPT flight:
79% of flights departing Houston Hobby Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Reserve a hotel close to CPT if you have a late flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Houston to Cape Town International Airport flight.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, central Cape Town is around 19 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
$720 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cape Town International Airport. Return flights start at $1,404. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Houston to Cape Town International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Plan your visit to Cape Town in December for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Houston to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Cape Town International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Table Mountain, The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden are leading attractions which should feature on every Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel about 121 kilometers northwest to Saldanha to tick off its popular sights. From North Head Lighthouse to Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Make your way 97 kilometers northeast from Cape Town and you'll reach Ceres, another favorite among visitors to South Africa. Kick off your sightseeing at Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.