Which airlines fly to Houston?

When flying to Houston from South Africa, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: British Airways, United Airlines, KLM or Qatar Airways. Depending on what airport in South Africa you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

How long does it take to fly to Houston?

Flight times from South Africa to Houston vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg OR Tambo and flying into Houston Hobby (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 24h 05m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Houston is flying from Cape Town Intl to Houston Hobby, which will take roughly 27h 18m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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19:10 - 19:10JNB-IAH

32h 00m1 stop

21:05 - 10:50IAH-JNB

29h 45m1 stop

R16 222Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Feb 2

19:05 - 19:10JNB-IAH

32h 05m1 stop

21:05 - 10:50IAH-JNB

29h 45m1 stop

R16 465Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17

22:00 - 14:05JNB-IAH

24h 05m1 stop

15:50 - 10:25IAH-JNB

34h 35m1 stop

R17 699British Airways

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Fri, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 11

20:00 - 10:52CPT-IAH

21h 52m1 stop

18:13 - 16:10IAH-CPT

37h 57m1 stop

R17 803United Airlines

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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Nov 19

22:00 - 21:30JNB-IAH

31h 30m2 stops

15:50 - 10:25IAH-JNB

34h 35m1 stop

R17 838British Airways

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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Feb 2

20:00 - 10:52CPT-IAH

21h 52m1 stop

14:38 - 18:00IAH-CPT

19h 22m1 stop

R17 855United Airlines

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Tue, Oct 14 - Sun, Nov 23

23:15 - 13:15CPT-IAH

45h 00m1 stop

16:05 - 5:50IAH-CPT

29h 45m1 stop

R19 053KLM

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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Nov 22

23:30 - 13:15JNB-IAH

44h 45m1 stop

17:05 - 12:10IAH-JNB

36h 05m1 stop

R19 800KLM

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Fri, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 31

12:05 - 16:17DUR-IAH

35h 12m3 stops

18:25 - 10:35IAH-DUR

33h 10m2 stops

R28 276Qatar Airways

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Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19

12:05 - 0:10DUR-IAH

43h 05m3 stops

6:00 - 10:35IAH-DUR

45h 35m3 stops

R34 025Qatar Airways

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Return

Price

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

19:10-19:10

1 stop32h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/2

21:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

R16 222

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:05-19:10

1 stop32h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 17/11

21:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

R16 465

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

22:00-14:05

1 stop24h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/1

15:50-10:25

1 stop34h 35m

R17 699

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:00-10:52

1 stop21h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 19/11

18:13-16:10

1 stop37h 57m

R17 803

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

22:00-21:30

2 stops31h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/2

15:50-10:25

1 stop34h 35m

R17 838

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

20:00-10:52

1 stop21h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 23/11

14:38-18:00

1 stop19h 22m

R17 855

Cape TownHouston

CPT - IAH

CPTIAH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

23:15-13:15

1 stop45h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 22/11

16:05-5:50

1 stop29h 45m

R19 053

JohannesburgHouston

JNB - IAH

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

23:30-13:15

1 stop44h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 31/10

17:05-12:10

1 stop36h 05m

R19 800

DurbanHouston

DUR - IAH

DURIAH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 12/10

12:05-16:17

3 stops35h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 19/10

18:25-10:35

2 stops33h 10m

R28 276

DurbanHouston

DUR - IAH

DURIAH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 12/10

12:05-0:10

3 stops43h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 19/10

6:00-10:35

3 stops45h 35m

R34 025

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

If you’re not able to fly to Houston in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Houston during November average around R17 629.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Houston?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Houston from South Africa is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R17 634. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from South Africa to Houston on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R19 973. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Houston when you can find flight prices for as low as R18 085. Flying to Houston at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Houston are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of R19 769. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around R19 760 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston from South Africa for as low as R17 490 on momondo.

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Summary info about Houston flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R10 213
Best Round-Trip Price	R16 222
Fastest flight time	27h 05m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Houston from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 213 (Durban King Shaka Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Houston from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 222 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Houston George Bush Intcntl).

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The fastest flight to Houston from South Africa takes 27h 05m (Cape Town Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Houston, with a 5% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Houston

How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from South Africa when booking 52 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around R19 760 when searching 52 days out.

Is there an alternative airport near Houston?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Houston is possible. If you are planning a flight to Houston, consider booking flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (26 km from Houston city centre), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (132 km from Houston city centre) or College Station Easterwood Field Airport (133 km from Houston city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Houston?

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport has an average price of R19 121 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Houston. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Are there flights to Northshore?

Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Houston Hobby if you want to reach Northshore. It is the nearest Houston airport (15,9 km away).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Houston?

Prices for flights to Houston were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Houston?

There are 9 operators available for flights to Houston as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Houston?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Houston.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Houston may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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