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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane IAH - CPT
    22h 54m
    R 10,704–34,586

  2. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HOU - CPT
    23h 31m
    R 15,168–50,210

  3. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane IAH - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    33h 36m
    R 12,442–39,270

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration27h 31mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,593Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,896.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 54m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

United Airlines, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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