Cheap flights from South Africa to Houston from R11 633

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HOU
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Houston

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2025.

Fri 26/1221:30CPT - HOU
1 stop28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/117:04HOU - CPT
1 stop18h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/12R16 329
Fri 26/1221:30CPT - IAH
1 stop28h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/110:35IAH - CPT
1 stop24h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/12R16 329
Fri 26/1219:35JNB - IAH
2 stops32h 51mBritish Airways
Sun 11/121:50IAH - JNB
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/12R16 680
Wed 24/1220:50CPT - IAH
1 stop22h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/15:00IAH - CPT
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R17 148
Fri 26/1222:00JNB - IAH
1 stop23h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/110:06IAH - JNB
2 stops24h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R17 366
Fri 26/1220:50CPT - IAH
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/18:23IAH - CPT
2 stops23h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R17 366
Wed 24/1223:45CPT - IAH
1 stop45h 45mKLM
Sat 24/116:05IAH - CPT
1 stop29h 45mKLM
Deal found 21/12R17 566
Fri 26/1219:35JNB - HOU
2 stops30h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/118:36HOU - JNB
2 stops28h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/12R18 536
Mon 22/1222:00JNB - IAH
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 9/115:50IAH - JNB
1 stop34h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/12R20 123
Mon 22/1219:20JNB - IAH
2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/115:30IAH - JNB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R20 708
Mon 22/1222:00JNB - IAH
2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/112:00IAH - JNB
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12R21 026
Fri 26/1221:55JNB - HOU
1 stop27h 55mDelta
Sun 11/15:45HOU - JNB
2 stops42h 50mDelta
Deal found 22/12R22 463

Find flight deals from South Africa to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 630

One-way from

R11 633

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 650
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • South Africa to Houston
5/6
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • South Africa to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R6 051 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 819 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Houston 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Houston that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-19:10

1 stop32h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/2

21:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

R16 664

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:15-13:45

1 stop23h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 25/5

18:30-9:25

2 stops31h 55m

R16 864

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:35-14:05

1 stop26h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 22/1

14:41-7:35

2 stops32h 54m

R17 098

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-11:04

1 stop22h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/2

7:20-16:10

1 stop24h 50m

R17 148

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

21:15-19:15

1 stop29h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 22/5

15:30-7:00

1 stop32h 30m

R17 232

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:15-20:02

2 stops29h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 25/5

18:30-7:00

2 stops29h 30m

R17 265

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-21:13

1 stop31h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/2

12:40-19:15

1 stop22h 35m

R17 316

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-10:21

1 stop20h 51m

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/2

5:45-19:15

1 stop29h 30m

R17 332

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

20:00-17:16

2 stops28h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/6

5:20-15:20

2 stops27h 00m

R17 366

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

21:15-13:45

1 stop23h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 22/5

21:05-9:25

1 stop29h 20m

R17 433

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Houston

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Houston (average of R12 184). Flying from South Africa to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 747). 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 ZA to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Houston at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Houston. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated 23 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Houston. 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.

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Houston?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Houston in about 22h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 46m. There are 13868 km between South Africa and Houston. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Houston are Qatar Airways (R8 178), Emirates (R13 330), and British Airways (R15 067).

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Houston 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 South Africa to Houston?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Houston (average of R12 184). Flying from South Africa to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 747). 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 South Africa to Houston

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 694AverageR17 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 339AverageR18 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 950AverageR18 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 297AverageR18 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 392AverageR18 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR17 075AverageR21 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 645AverageR20 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 772AverageR21 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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