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$1,082+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,401
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$1,082
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,937
From Houston Hobby to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 July 28, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:05 pmHOU - JNB
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/269:55 pmJNB - HOU
1 stop26h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/26$1,401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 9/3010:44 amHOU - JNB
1 stop25h 56mDelta
Thu 10/1611:15 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/26$1,418
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:05 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops25h 15mKLM
Wed 9/176:50 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 50mKLM
Deal found 7/27$1,429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/184:25 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/307:35 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,472
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 8/161:05 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/306:50 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,478
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:19 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops32h 06mBritish Airways
Fri 12/1910:00 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,949
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/298:23 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops30h 12mQatar Airways
Thu 7/311:55 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops30h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$3,322

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Hobby

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/11

1:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/26

9:55 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$1,401

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/30

10:44 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

11:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,418

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/10

1:05 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/17

6:50 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,429

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/18

4:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

7:35 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,472

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/16

1:05 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/30

6:50 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$1,478

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/12

6:19 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/19

10:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,949

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/21

2:30 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$1,082

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/28

9:57 am-1:05 pm

3 stops44h 08m

$3,645

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/28

1:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$6,213

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to OR Tambo

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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 July 25, 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 74 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 July 28, 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 17% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of 1-stop itineraries from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $945.

What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 32m.

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 July 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
655 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $1,401. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $1,418 and $1,429, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 6 airlines flying from Hobby to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$774Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$854Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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