Cheap flights from South Africa to Houston from R11 225

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HOU
Nov 16 — Nov 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 780

One-way from

R11 225

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 846
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 04m total
  • South Africa to Houston
16/11
  • 16/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 08m total
  • South Africa to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 767 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 940 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 17 October 2025.

Thu 6/1122:00JNB - IAH
2 stops29h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1118:28IAH - JNB
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10R15 780
Fri 26/1219:05JNB - IAH
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/114:55IAH - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/10R16 577
Thu 6/1119:10JNB - IAH
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1121:05IAH - JNB
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/10R17 184
Sun 9/1121:30CPT - HOU
1 stop28h 23mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 18/1118:48HOU - CPT
1 stop40h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/10R17 339
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - IAH
2 stops31h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/121:50IAH - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/10R17 807
Fri 26/1221:55JNB - HOU
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Sun 11/110:30HOU - JNB
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Deal found 16/10R17 807
Mon 22/1219:20JNB - IAH
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Fri 9/115:40IAH - JNB
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/10R17 876
Sun 7/1219:20JNB - IAH
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Thu 8/115:10IAH - JNB
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Deal found 15/10R17 894
Sun 7/1219:20JNB - HOU
2 stops35h 42mDelta
Thu 8/16:00HOU - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 15/10R17 998
Sun 9/1121:30CPT - HOU
1 stop23h 58mDelta
Tue 18/116:00HOU - CPT
2 stops31h 55mDelta
Deal found 16/10R17 998
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - HOU
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1120:20HOU - JNB
2 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10R19 453
Thu 30/1017:15CPT - IAH
1 stop33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1121:05IAH - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/10R19 609

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:00-19:24

2 stops29h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/11

18:28-7:35

2 stops29h 07m

R15 780

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:10-19:10

1 stop32h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/11

21:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

R17 184

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

21:30-17:53

1 stop28h 23m

Houston Hobby

Tue 18/11

18:48-19:15

1 stop40h 27m

R17 339

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-20:24

1 stop30h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/2

18:15-19:15

2 stops65h 00m

R17 807

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

19:20-13:55

1 stop26h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/1

15:40-8:40

2 stops33h 00m

R17 876

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

19:20-13:55

1 stop26h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/1

15:10-8:35

2 stops33h 25m

R17 894

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - HOU

JNBHOU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

19:20-23:02

2 stops35h 42m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

R17 998

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

21:30-13:28

1 stop23h 58m

Houston Hobby

Tue 18/11

6:00-21:55

2 stops31h 55m

R17 998

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-19:10

1 stop33h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/2

21:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R19 349

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - HOU

JNBHOU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-20:20

2 stops30h 20m

Houston Hobby

Fri 21/11

20:20-7:35

2 stops51h 15m

R19 453

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Houston

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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 645). Flying from South Africa to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 357). 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 17 October 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 Thursday mornings 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 17 October 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.

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta fly from South Africa to Houston in about 28h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 31m. There are 13848 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 (R11 848), Turkish Airlines (R12 888), and Virgin Atlantic (R16 317).

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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 645). Flying from South Africa to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 357). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Houston

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 083AverageR18 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 887AverageR20 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 897AverageR19 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 090AverageR18 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 596AverageR19 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 881AverageR20 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 934AverageR19 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR17 697AverageR21 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 923AverageR21 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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