Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Houston.
Your IAH to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IAH and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Central Houston to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you're eager to discover another side of South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are key highlights.