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$541+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
juil. 5 — juil. 121
sam. 7/5
sam. 7/12
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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 juin 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$937
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$563
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,529
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 juin 30, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/169:00 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
jeu. 10/307:10 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/30$937
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 11/12:10 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops51h 15mKenya Airways
lun. 11/101:35 amJNB - IAH
2 stops44h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/28$1,003
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
mer. 10/152:25 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop38h 25mTurkish Airlines
sam. 10/254:35 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,051
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
dim. 8/246:10 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
jeu. 9/43:10 amJNB - IAH
2 stops43h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,100
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/73:55 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop34h 25mBritish Airways
lun. 12/1510:05 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,204
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/12:25 pmIAH - CPT
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/224:35 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mer. 11/126:20 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops29h 10mAmerican Airlines
dim. 11/3010:05 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,237
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/183:55 pmIAH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mBritish Airways
mer. 12/36:45 pmCPT - IAH
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/28$1,238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 11/14:56 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/115:00 pmJNB - IAH
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/34:25 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops31h 05mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/1110:05 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops27h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,248
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/239:00 pmIAH - PLZ
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
ven. 10/36:55 pmPLZ - IAH
2 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,259
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/48:15 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops30h 05mSWISS
ven. 9/197:35 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops31h 38mSWISS
Deal found 6/29$1,276

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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

jeu. 10/16

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 10/30

7:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$937

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sam. 11/1

2:10 pm-12:25 am

2 stops51h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/10

1:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$1,003

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mer. 10/15

2:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 10/25

4:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,051

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dim. 8/24

6:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 9/4

3:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,100

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dim. 12/7

3:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 12/15

10:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,204

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 9/1

2:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/22

4:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,230

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mer. 11/12

6:20 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 11/30

10:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,237

HoustonCape Town

IAH - CPT

IAHCPT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 11/18

3:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 11/27

10:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,238

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sam. 11/1

4:56 pm-10:50 am

2 stops34h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/11

5:00 pm-5:50 pm

3 stops32h 50m

$1,247

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

lun. 11/3

4:25 pm-7:30 am

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/11

10:05 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,248

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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 $1,689). 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 juin 30, 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 juin 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,653 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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  • 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 ($563), RwandAir ($721), and American Airlines ($1,181).

  • 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 George Bush Intcntl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or Houston George Bush Intcntl - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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  • 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 $1,689). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 7 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 juin 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$845Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$927Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$927Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,429Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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