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$609+ Cheap flights from Houston to Johannesburg

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HOU — JNB
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Tue 3/18
Tue 3/25
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to Johannesburg are usually found in February or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 March 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$958
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$609
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,148
From Houston to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/229:00 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/225:50 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop25h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$958
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 5/136:35 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops38h 15mKenya Airways
Sat 5/245:00 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops30h 41mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,004
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/76:10 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 4/148:40 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/13$1,050
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/171:44 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/197:35 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops46h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,141
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 10/2610:45 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/107:45 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop26h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,157
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/224:57 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops56h 23mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/29:50 amJNB - IAH
2 stops35h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,178
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/266:50 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops36h 30mRwandAir
Mon 3/314:50 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 3/12$1,180
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:50 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop30h 40mLufthansa
Mon 3/317:00 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop25h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12$1,228
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/288:50 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/17:35 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops33h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,250
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/104:15 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops34h 05mSWISS
Sat 5/247:35 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops31h 36mSWISS
Deal found 3/12$1,304
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 5/103:25 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop32h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 5/249:15 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop23h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,326
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/110:41 amHOU - JNB
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/26:50 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,424

Find flights from Houston to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Johannesburg 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 March 13, 2025.

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HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/22

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

5:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$958

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

6:35 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

5:00 pm-4:41 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$1,004

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/7

6:10 pm-4:00 am

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/14

8:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,050

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/22

4:57 pm-8:20 am

2 stops56h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

9:50 am-2:25 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,178

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

6:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/31

4:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,180

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/4

3:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

10:25 am-5:58 pm

2 stops38h 33m

$1,199

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

7:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/31

7:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,228

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/28

8:50 pm-9:20 am

2 stops53h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/1

7:35 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$1,250

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/10

9:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/19

9:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,256

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/10

4:15 pm-9:20 am

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

7:35 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,304

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Houston to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Houston to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Johannesburg 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 is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated March 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Houston to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,564 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Johannesburg round-trip from $958. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from $1,004, and Qatar Airways, from $1,050. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $609. Users have also found prices from $782 and $1,014 on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Johannesburg

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Johannesburg. 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 March 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$774Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$845Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$950Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,171Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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