How to get from Houston to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 20h 57m including the connection. Other options: via London, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,158.

Flights from Houston to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
20h 57m
two tickets, via London
$1,158
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,609 mi (13,855 km)
fastest
Via New York
20h 57m
with the connection
Houston to New York flight 3h 29m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Cape Town: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Cape Town flight 14h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,351
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 45m
with the connection
Houston to London flight 9h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,158
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 48m
with the connection
Houston to Amsterdam flight 9h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight 11h 23m
Via Paris
France
24h 8m
with the connection
Houston to Paris flight 9h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Cape Town flight 11h 53m
two ticketsfrom $1,575
Via Frankfurt
Germany
24h 40m
with the connection
Houston to Frankfurt flight 9h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Cape Town flight 11h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,355

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How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Cape Town?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Cape Town?
Via New York: 3h 29m to the connection, 14h 28m after it, about 20h 57m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,158. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Houston and Cape Town?
New York (20h 57m total), London (23h 45m total), Amsterdam (23h 48m total), Paris (24h 8m total) and Frankfurt (24h 40m total).
How far is Cape Town from Houston?
8,609 mi (13,855 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.