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$751+ Cheap flights from Houston to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,049
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$751
(RwandAir)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,376
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Cheapest flights from Houston to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/292:25 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/145:55 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,049
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:10 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 5/111:55 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,056
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:33 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop21h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/307:35 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,108
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:15 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops57h 40mKenya Airways
Fri 9/121:15 amJNB - IAH
2 stops43h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:05 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/203:05 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops31h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,198
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:35 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop34h 00mLufthansa
Tue 5/207:00 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop25h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/27$1,233
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/512:52 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/126:50 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,325
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/224:20 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops34h 00mSWISS
Wed 11/198:25 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops31h 03mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$1,325
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2710:22 amHOU - JNB
2 stops27h 58mKLM
Tue 6/311:15 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 02mKLM
Deal found 4/29$1,326
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:45 amIAH - JNB
2 stops27h 35mKLM
Tue 7/811:15 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops29h 33mKLM
Deal found 4/28$1,326
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/13:30 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop32h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 10/107:25 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,329
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:10 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Wed 10/14:50 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 4/28$1,333

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/29

2:25 pm-10:35 am

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

5:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,049

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/17

1:33 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

7:35 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,108

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/26

6:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops60h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

12:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$1,134

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/5

6:15 pm-10:55 am

2 stops57h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

1:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,179

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

3:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

3:05 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,198

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

3:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

7:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,233

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

4:20 pm-9:20 am

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/19

8:25 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,325

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/5

12:52 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

6:50 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,325

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/27

10:22 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

11:15 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$1,326

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/20

10:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/8

11:15 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$1,326

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Johannesburg, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,049, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways. Turkish Airlines is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for RwandAir. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $751. Users have also found prices from $821 and $863 on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to OR Tambo 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 Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 7 airlines flying from Houston to OR Tambo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Houston to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$774Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$846Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$984Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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