Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Houston is eight hours behind Cape Town and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your CPT to IAH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPT and IAH:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight is 583 €. A return ticket right now is 900 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to IAH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from CPT to IAH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CPT arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Houston and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Houston. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is September, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Houston based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Houston is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Dallas is another standout destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without a visit to Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
