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$571+ Cheap flights from Houston to Johannesburg

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — JNB
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Thu 4/10
Thu 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: 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 April 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$886
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$571
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,376
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 April 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/204:57 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/97:25 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$886
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/299:00 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/165:55 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4$957
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/26:55 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops57h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 5/81:15 amJNB - IAH
2 stops46h 49mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/3$965
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/226:10 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 4/298:40 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,054
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 4/221:25 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops37h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 5/227:25 pmJNB - IAH
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,084
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 5/136:31 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/249:15 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,234
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 5/48:10 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Sat 5/1010:40 amJNB - IAH
2 stops38h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/4$1,266
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 8/284:20 pmIAH - JNB
2 stops34h 00mSWISS
Sun 9/77:35 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops31h 38mSWISS
Deal found 4/4$1,269
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:20 amIAH - JNB
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/79:20 pmJNB - IAH
2 stops32h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/22:25 pmIAH - JNB
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/99:50 amJNB - IAH
2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 4/2010:13 amHOU - JNB
1 stop26h 27mDelta
Fri 5/96:50 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops33h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/3$1,439
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 4/226:31 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops29h 29mBritish Airways
Thu 5/227:25 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops29h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,457

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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 April 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/20

4:57 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

7:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$886

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/29

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$957

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/2

6:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops57h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

1:15 am-5:04 pm

2 stops46h 49m

$965

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/22

6:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/29

8:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,054

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/22

1:25 pm-9:25 am

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

7:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,084

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/13

6:31 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

9:15 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$1,234

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/4

8:10 pm-8:35 am

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/10

10:40 am-6:00 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,266

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/28

4:20 pm-9:20 am

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/7

7:35 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops31h 38m

$1,269

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/16

7:20 am-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:20 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$1,293

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/2

2:25 pm-10:35 am

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

9:50 am-8:45 am

2 stops53h 55m

$1,297

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Johannesburg

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 28, 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 April 5, 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 April 5, 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
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,322 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,574 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,542 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,427 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 $886. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $957, and Kenya Airways, from $965. American Airlines is currently priced 36% 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $571. Users have also found prices from $609 and $786 on American Airlines 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Johannesburg?

    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 7 airlines flying from Houston to Johannesburg

Discover the top 7 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 April 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$774Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$846Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$984Average$1,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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