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Cheap flights from South Africa to Houston

JNB — HOU
Oct 22 — Oct 291
Thu 10/22
Thu 10/29
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,130
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($160 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Houston?

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Houston?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Houston (average of $1,031). Flying from South Africa to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andBritish Airways from South Africa to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,597 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Delta
7.8
Good
8,597 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,597 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,222 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,597 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,227 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,597 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Houston?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Houston are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Houston Hobby, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Houston George Bush Intcntl and Cape Town Intl - Houston Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Houston?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Houston (average of $1,031). Flying from South Africa to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,020Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,036Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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