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$567+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$920
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$567
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$957
From Houston to South Africa
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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 September 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:05 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/257:10 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$920
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/209:00 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/47:10 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$928
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:00 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/277:05 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$957
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:05 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/315:15 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/263:55 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/107:05 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$976
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:25 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 10/271:45 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$980
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:25 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 10/218:25 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$995
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:25 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 9/281:55 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,018
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:05 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/315:15 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,030
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Mon 10/206:25 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 11/41:45 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$1,042
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Wed 11/192:55 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/2512:20 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,050
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Mon 10/207:50 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,056

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to South Africa that are best for you.

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Houston

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

7:05 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$957

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

10:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

5:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$975

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

6:25 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

1:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$980

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$982

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

9:05 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,030

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

7:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,045

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/5

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,045

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/8

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

3:20 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,080

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/5

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/25

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,133

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/8

10:13 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

9:55 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop26h 37m

$1,143

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston to South Africa 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 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 September 15, 2025.

When flying from Houston to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 15, 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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
3,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 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 Virgin Atlantic fly from Houston to South Africa in about 26h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 48m. 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 Turkish Airlines ($747), SWISS ($937), and Delta ($945).

  • 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston to South Africa 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 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$774Average$1,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$831Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$934Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,464Average$3,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,587Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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