How long does it take to fly to Houston?

Flight times from South Africa to Houston vary, but if you’re flying out of Cape Town and flying into Houston Hobby Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 10m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Houston is flying from Johannesburg to Houston Hobby Airport, which will take roughly 26h. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Houston?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Houston

Which airlines fly to Houston?

KLM, British Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Houston from South Africa according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Houston. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Houston on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Houston?

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As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Houston.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Houston?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Houston.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Houston trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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20:15 - 22:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HOU Houston Hobby

33h 24m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:09 - 19:40HOU Houston Hobby-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 094Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

19:35 - 14:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

17:12 - 10:25IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 13m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R16 387British Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Mar 20

19:35 - 14:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

17:12 - 10:25IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 13m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R16 387British Airways

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Mar 4

20:05 - 17:32CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:49 - 17:50IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 565Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

20:05 - 22:19CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16:58 - 17:50IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 582Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17

20:05 - 21:23CPT Cape Town Intl-HOU Houston Hobby

32h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:25 - 17:50HOU Houston Hobby-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 582Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17

18:50 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 15m1 stop Istanbul

14:55 - 22:25IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R16 793Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Mar 4

18:50 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 15m1 stop Istanbul

21:00 - 22:25IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R16 809Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Jan 6

20:00 - 13:36CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

24h 36m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:45 - 17:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

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Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

20:00 - 21:41CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 41m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

13:53 - 17:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 17m1 stop Newark

R17 183United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

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20:55 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:15 - 4:00IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R22 526Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

23:15 - 23:52CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 37m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:25 - 21:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R25 823KLM

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

23:15 - 23:52CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 37m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:28 - 21:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 42m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

R25 888KLM

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

20:05 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:25 - 21:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R28 096Delta

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

20:05 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:39 - 21:10IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 31m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

R28 096Delta

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

20:05 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R28 129Delta

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

20:55 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:16 - 4:00IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R28 778Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

15:05 - 16:46JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 41m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark

12:00 - 18:30IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Newark

R29 850United Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

20:00 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

24h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Orlando

12:02 - 12:40IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 38m2 stops Newark Johannesburg OR Tambo

R30 094United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

14:30 - 12:56JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 26m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:00 - 13:30IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R30 987Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

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Sept 4

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HOU21:23Houston Hobby

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

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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 134.

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 R18 916 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 R15 542 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 55m
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The best one-way flight to Houston from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R10 232. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Houston found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 094.

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As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Houston.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Houston?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Houston.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?
The required travel and health documents for your Houston trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R6 544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R14 775	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 962 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 372	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 179 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 106	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 104 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 616	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 560 reviews	Search KLM flights
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Emirates	PriceFrom R20 610	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 658 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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