Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the IAH - CPT route are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport is C$815. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,661. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flight tickets from IAH to CPT, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near IAH. Whether you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're on a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the center of Cape Town. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cape Town in April.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Cape Town
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Cape Town right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from IAH to CPT:
Table Mountain and Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront are a couple of big attractions to put on your Cape Town must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Robben Island.
Complete your Cape Town trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cape Town International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cape Town.
