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$860+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Hobby to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:21 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops31h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1110:00 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:40 pmHOU - JNB
1 stop40h 20mDelta
Sat 2/219:55 pmJNB - HOU
1 stop32h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,431
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/3110:46 amHOU - JNB
2 stops27h 19mKLM
Thu 2/127:20 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 08mKLM
Deal found 12/9$1,445
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/3110:46 amHOU - JNB
2 stops27h 19mKLM
Tue 2/1011:59 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops30h 34mKLM
Deal found 12/9$1,446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:17 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops31h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/2410:00 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:46 amHOU - JNB
1 stop24h 14mDelta
Tue 2/109:55 pmJNB - HOU
1 stop26h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,592
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amHOU - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Tue 2/247:20 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops35h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,634
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amHOU - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Wed 2/2511:59 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops30h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,798
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/2410:46 amHOU - JNB
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/247:20 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,806
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/2910:46 amHOU - JNB
2 stops27h 19mKLM
Tue 2/1011:59 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops30h 34mKLM
Deal found 12/9$1,807
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/2610:46 amHOU - JNB
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/247:20 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,921

Find flight deals from Hobby to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,160
(KLM)

One-way from

$860
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,971
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

11:09 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,217

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

6:31 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

9:15 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,285

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/17

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,290

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/1

5:27 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

9:55 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$1,290

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/17

6:31 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

7:25 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,310

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,388

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

9:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,417

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

9:55 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop25h 08m

$1,417

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

10:46 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,445

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

10:46 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

11:59 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,446

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to OR Tambo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $831). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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 Hobby 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport 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 16% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    KLM, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 19h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 24m. The distance between Houston Hobby Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 9006 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $831. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,046 and $1,104, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $831). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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 Hobby to OR Tambo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$831Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,241Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,245Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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