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$916+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hobby to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,400
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$916
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,937
From Houston Hobby to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:22 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops29h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/78:55 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops31h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,377
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2310:22 amHOU - JNB
1 stop26h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 9/69:55 pmJNB - HOU
1 stop26h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/29$1,400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 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 7/28$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 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:25 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/307:35 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,470
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:57 amHOU - JNB
2 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/1210:25 amJNB - HOU
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,501
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:22 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops29h 38mBritish Airways
Sun 11/308:55 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops35h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:37 pmHOU - CPT
1 stop40h 13mDelta
Sat 10/117:45 amCPT - HOU
2 stops41h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,723
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:30 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 9/31:00 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops32h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,734
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:11 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops29h 29mQatar Airways
Mon 11/101:45 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,858
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/41:13 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops25h 12mKLM
Sat 10/1811:15 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Deal found 7/28$1,883
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:44 pmHOU - DUR
3 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Mon 9/2212:05 pmDUR - HOU
3 stops56h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,954

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/23

10:22 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/6

9:55 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$1,400

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

Wed 11/12

4:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

7:35 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,470

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/1

4:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

6:55 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,493

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/28

9:57 am-9:35 pm

2 stops28h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

10:25 am-5:40 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$1,501

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/26

6:37 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

7:45 am-5:48 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$1,723

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/27

6:30 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,734

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/26

8:11 pm-8:40 am

2 stops29h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

1:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,858

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/4

1:13 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/18

11:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,883

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby 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 July 29, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa, 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
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $916. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Houston Hobby - Cape Town Intl, Houston Hobby - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Houston Hobby - Sun City Resort Pilansberg when deciding on the best route from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 6 airlines flying from Hobby to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$927Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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