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Cheapest return flight
R16 595
Typical prices: R16 980-R22 003
British Airways
Thu 20/12Tue 23/1
JNB - IAH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
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Typical prices: R11 115-R16 910
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/1
JNB - IAH • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Houston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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JNB - HOU
Cheapest • 7% average savings
JNB - IAH
Most popular
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 9% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R17 704 (return)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 22h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Houston (JNB-HOU)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Houston

Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 23
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
29h 28m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
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15:50 - 10:25IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
R16 595British Airways
Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Mar 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 19:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
32h 15m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:55 - 22:25IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 30m1 stop Istanbul
R16 776Turkish Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 23
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 14:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
26h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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15:50 - 10:25IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
R16 776British Airways
Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:10 - 22:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-HOU Houston Hobby
34h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:24 - 19:10HOU  Houston Hobby-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 908Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 19:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
32h 15m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:25IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R16 957Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Mar 20
Delta Logo
21:20 - 22:18JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-HOU Houston Hobby
32h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
17:35 - 19:10HOU  Houston Hobby-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R17 336Delta
Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Mar 20
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21:20 - 10:23JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-HOU Houston Hobby
21h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 - 19:10HOU  Houston Hobby-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R17 369Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 21
KLM Logo
23:55 - 20:17JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
28h 22m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:58 - 22:00IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 930KLM
Wed, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 23
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23:55 - 20:17JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
28h 22m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:17 - 22:00IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 43m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 930KLM
Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22
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20:10 - 22:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-HOU Houston Hobby
34h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:31 - 8:40HOU  Houston Hobby-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
R18 127Virgin Atlantic
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston flights

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How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston typically range from R16 980 to R22 003. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R16 595 on British Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston at R17 106 return.
•May (R21 522) and June (R21 440) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 25% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

R9 492
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 43% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston takes 00m, covering 23 344 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston range from R16 980 to R22 003, with an average of R18 729 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 980 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the R18 729 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R16 595 to R66 643. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 627, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car hire options are available in Houston?

    Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) – daily rates averaging R658:

    • ACO Rent A Car
    • Easirent
    • America Car Rental
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz

    Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) – daily rates averaging R1 132:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Ace

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 28% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R17 089 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R20 352, a difference of R3 263.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 32m, compared to 23h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 26h 43m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Houston?

    Houston is 8 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average R17 089, which is about R3 263 less than Saturday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Houston trip for February. Fares historically average R17 106 return in that month – typically R4 417 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

    Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

    • Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental

    Near Houston Hobby Airport

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport
    • Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
    • Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Hobby Airport

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