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Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Johannesburg

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Houston to Johannesburg

September 8 - September 15

Cheapest

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,280

$1,027

Round trip

November 23 - November 30

Best

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,369

$1,054

Round trip

November 7 - November 15

Best

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,356

$1,058

Round trip

October 20 - October 26

Best

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,385

$1,072

Round trip

September 2 - September 18

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,227

$1,073

Round trip

September 1 - September 18

Earliest

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,224

$1,105

Round trip

November 8 - November 15

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,357

$1,151

Round trip

September 14 - September 26

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,255

$1,156

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,316

$1,171

Round trip

September 3 - September 7

IAH - Johannesburg

$1,297

$1,171

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Houston to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for flights from Houston to Johannesburg connect at least once. Right now, there are no direct flights from Houston to Johannesburg. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is four, indicating a complex journey.
A typical journey from Houston to Johannesburg takes about 73h 21m including connections. This long duration reflects the significant distance and the need for multiple transfers on this intercontinental route.
When considering cheap flights from Houston to Johannesburg, the fares typically range from $1988–$3278, with a median price of $2612. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, with only 2% of recent fares classified as a good price. Deals are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be helpful.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Johannesburg, you'll find the lowest median fares in January at $1131. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $1332, and April, where the median fare is $1611.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Johannesburg

Regular price: $1,150 - $1,668

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Houston to Johannesburg.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Johannesburg is between $1150 and $1668. The current lowest deal is $1027 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 15.

now $1,027

Low $1,150

High $1,668

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Johannesburg is January, with a median price of $1131. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2992. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,131

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,992

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Direct flights from Houston to Johannesburg

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Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Johannesburg

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Johannesburg

Qatar Airways

Houston (IAH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,485

$1,579

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Johannesburg

Qatar Airways

Houston (IAH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,548

$1,662

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Johannesburg

Qatar Airways

Houston (IAH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,440

$1,759

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Johannesburg

Qatar Airways

Houston (IAH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,630

$1,675

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Johannesburg

Qatar Airways

Houston (IAH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,548

$1,678

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Johannesburg

Qatar Airways

Houston (IAH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,445

$1,865

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Johannesburg

7 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 30

$1,369  →  $1,054

23%

6 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 26

$1,385  →  $1,072

23%

8 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 15

$1,356  →  $1,058

22%

7 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 15

$1,280  →  $1,027

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Johannesburg

Houston - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Johannesburg are below the typical level, with deals from $1027.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $1131, followed by September and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect connecting flights, averaging 73h 21m

Flights from Houston to Johannesburg are typically connecting, with a median duration of 73h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Houston to Johannesburg are rare, with limited availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers deals from $1027

Kenya Airways recently offered a deal for $1027 from Houston to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider flying in January for better prices

Historically, January, September, and April show lower median prices for this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is often the cheapest option for flights from Houston to Johannesburg.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1027

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby (HOU) offers another departure choice for your trip to Johannesburg from Houston.

📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1339

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary gateway for flights to Johannesburg from Houston.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1027

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport is an alternative for flights to Johannesburg from Houston.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1540

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Consider Lanseria International for easier terminal navigation and faster check-in processes, though international options are limited.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1540

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein is a major domestic hub with reliable services, but requires a significant drive to Johannesburg.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1618

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a reliable regional airport, primarily serving tourist routes with potentially higher prices.

📍 ~350 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1707

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International is a domestic airport to avoid major hub congestion, but has very limited flights.

📍 ~280 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1733

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub with many airlines, but is a significant distance from Johannesburg.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1466

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Oct 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$8,035

$5,706

Save $2,329

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Aug 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$7,859

$5,805

Save $2,054

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Nov 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$7,861

$5,867

Save $1,994

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Aug 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,778

$6,289

Save $1,489

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Oct 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$8,021

$6,392

Save $1,629

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Oct 21

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$8,014

$6,392

Save $1,622

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Aug 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$8,051

$6,411

Save $1,640

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Aug 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$8,105

$6,411

Save $1,694

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Oct 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$8,006

$6,438

Save $1,568

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Jul 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

85% AI deal score

$9,036

$7,137

Save $1,899

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Jul 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

84% AI deal score

$8,933

$7,137

Save $1,796

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Jul 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

84% AI deal score

$8,913

$7,203

Save $1,710

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Jul 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

84% AI deal score

$9,128

$7,359

Save $1,769

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Jul 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$8,668

$7,137

Save $1,531

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Jul 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$8,682

$7,137

Save $1,545

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Jul 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$8,617

$7,203

Save $1,414

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Jul 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$8,609

$7,203

Save $1,406

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Jul 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$8,737

$7,203

Save $1,534

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Jul 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$8,643

$7,203

Save $1,440

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Aug 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$7,836

$6,501

Save $1,335

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Aug 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$7,858

$6,501

Save $1,357

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Aug 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$8,060

$6,794

Save $1,266

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Jun 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$8,072

$6,950

Save $1,122

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Aug 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$8,402

$6,989

Save $1,413

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Aug 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$7,961

$7,118

Save $843

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Jul 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$8,544

$7,322

Save $1,222

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Aug 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$7,684

$6,497

Save $1,187

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Aug 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$7,684

$6,497

Save $1,187

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Oct 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$7,897

$6,746

Save $1,151

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Aug 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$8,042

$6,794

Save $1,248

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Aug 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$7,925

$6,807

Save $1,118

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Oct 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$8,022

$6,864

Save $1,158

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Aug 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,684

$6,773

Save $911

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Oct 11

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,893

$6,848

Save $1,045

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Oct 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,897

$6,849

Save $1,048

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Aug 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,737

$6,860

Save $877

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Aug 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,895

$6,860

Save $1,035

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Aug 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,684

$6,939

Save $745

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Aug 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,861

$6,939

Save $922

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Aug 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,911

$6,939

Save $972

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Aug 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,684

$7,061

Save $623

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Oct 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$8,035

$7,064

Save $971

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Aug 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,684

$7,154

Save $530

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Aug 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$7,975

$7,401

Save $574

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Aug 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$7,951

$7,291

Save $660

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Nov 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,968

$2,862

Save $106

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Nov 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,968

$2,867

Save $101

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Oct 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$7,877

$7,611

Save $266

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Nov 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$3,028

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Dec 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$3,095

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Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$3,095

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Nov 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$3,250

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Oct 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,468

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,468

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,468

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,468

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,526

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,596

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,602

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,633

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,650

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Sep 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,745

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Jul 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,780

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Jul 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,780

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Dec 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,780

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,780

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Jul 21

Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,780

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Nov 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,751

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Jun 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,779

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Jul 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,780

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Nov 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,782

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Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,800

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Aug 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,800

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Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,839

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Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$4,120

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Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$4,152

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Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$4,215

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Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$4,981

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Oct 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$8,476

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Aug 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$9,555

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Oct 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$5,226

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Sep 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$5,412

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Johannesburg, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$8,888

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Oct 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$7,356

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Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$7,356

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Jul 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$13,126

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Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

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Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$19,376

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes offer lower fares than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify optimal booking periods. Mid-week bookings can sometimes yield better deals than weekend purchases.

Comparing nearby airports for both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports.