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$724+ Cheap flights from Houston to South Africa

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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Houston to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/266:38 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop40h 22mDelta
Wed 1/219:55 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,164
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Fri 12/266:38 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop40h 22mDelta
Tue 1/2011:59 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop45h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/266:38 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop40h 22mDelta
Sun 1/1811:59 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops31h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/2510:46 amHOU - JNB
1 stop24h 14mDelta
Wed 1/219:55 pmJNB - HOU
1 stop26h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 amIAH - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Wed 1/219:55 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop21h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/241:35 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/217:45 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,268
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/246:38 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop40h 22mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/219:55 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/14$1,270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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
Wed 1/219:55 pmJNB - HOU
1 stop26h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,272
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/253:50 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop34h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 1/2010:00 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$1,282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/244:21 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops31h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/217:35 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops30h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 amIAH - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Sun 1/1811:59 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop45h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,297
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/254:05 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop36h 05mAir France
Tue 1/207:20 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops30h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/14$1,302

Find flight deals from Houston to South Africa

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$1,015
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One-way from

$724
(FlightHub)

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Average price

$1,924
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to South Africa 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to South Africa that are best for you.

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HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/12

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:10 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,015

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/12

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

7:05 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,098

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/6

6:15 pm-4:00 am

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

4:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops54h 50m

$1,128

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/30

11:09 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

9:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,132

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

11:55 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/9

10:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,137

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

11:09 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/25

9:55 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop32h 38m

$1,138

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/2

9:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,138

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/12

11:39 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:20 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,151

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/12

3:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

11:59 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,157

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/22

11:09 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/9

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,161

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to South Africa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Africa (average of $831). Flying from Houston to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to South Africa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Houston to South Africa 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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,683 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,094 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
4,104 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,582 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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 Houston to South Africa. 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 to South Africa?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Delta fly from Houston to South Africa in about 23h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 54m. There are 9006 mi between Houston and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to South Africa are Qatar Airways ($499), Turkish Airlines ($538), and Lufthansa ($797).

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

    The most popular route from Houston to South Africa is Houston Hobby - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Houston Hobby - Cape Town Intl or Houston George Bush Intcntl - Cape Town Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Africa (average of $831). Flying from Houston to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 8 airlines flying from Houston to South Africa

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Houston to South Africa. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$831Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,010Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,245Average$1,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,587Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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