What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Houston according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from Houston to South Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Houston to South Africa is 8 as of December 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:05 pm - 10:50 am

IAH

JNB

29h 45m1 stop

7:10 pm - 8:10 pm

JNB

IAH

32h 00m1 stop

$1,015Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17

10:05 pm - 10:50 am

IAH

JNB

29h 45m1 stop

7:10 pm - 2:10 pm

JNB

IAH

26h 00m1 stop

$1,016Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17

12:00 pm - 6:35 pm

IAH

JNB

22h 35m2 stops

10:00 pm - 6:46 pm

JNB

IAH

28h 46m1 stop

$1,125United Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3

11:09 am - 7:00 pm

HOU

JNB

23h 51m1 stop

9:55 pm - 4:10 pm

JNB

HOU

26h 15m1 stop

$1,132Delta

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

11:09 am - 7:00 pm

HOU

JNB

23h 51m1 stop

9:55 pm - 10:33 pm

JNB

HOU

32h 38m1 stop

$1,138Delta

Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25

1:11 pm - 7:20 am

IAH

PLZ

34h 09m2 stops

12:40 pm - 1:25 pm

PLZ

IAH

32h 45m2 stops

$1,533United Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

3:40 pm - 10:40 am

IAH

DUR

36h 00m2 stops

11:15 am - 1:45 pm

DUR

IAH

33h 30m2 stops

$1,671British Airways

Thu, May 14 - Fri, May 22

3:50 pm - 6:20 pm

IAH

PLZ

42h 30m2 stops

3:45 pm - 8:00 pm

PLZ

IAH

36h 15m2 stops

$1,690British Airways

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18

5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

IAH

PLZ

42h 15m2 stops

8:15 am - 3:15 pm

PLZ

IAH

39h 00m3 stops

$2,001Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18

5:45 pm - 5:45 pm

IAH

PLZ

40h 00m3 stops

8:15 am - 3:15 pm

PLZ

IAH

39h 00m3 stops

$2,012Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18

Turkish Airlines flights from Houston to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Houston to South Africa flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Mar 12

IAH10:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

IAH8:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,015

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 12

IAH10:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

IAH2:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,016

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 16

IAH9:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 24

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

IAH7:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,027

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Kenya Airways flights from Houston to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Jan 19

IAH5:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

38h 20m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 3

JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 54m

2 stops

IAH1:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,076

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Kenya Airways

Jan 15

IAH5:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

46h 55m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 21

JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

44h 24m

2 stops

IAH1:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,140

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IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/12

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,015

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/12

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:10 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,016

HoustonJohannesburg

IAH - JNB

IAHJNB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/19

12:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

10:00 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop28h 46m

$1,125

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/30

11:09 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

9:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,132

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

11:09 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/25

9:55 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop32h 38m

$1,138

HoustonPort Elizabeth

IAH - PLZ

IAHPLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

1:11 pm-7:20 am

2 stops34h 09m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 2/8

12:40 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,533

HoustonDurban

IAH - DUR

IAHDUR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/14

3:40 pm-10:40 am

2 stops36h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/22

11:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,671

HoustonPort Elizabeth

IAH - PLZ

IAHPLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/14

3:50 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 2/18

3:45 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,690

HoustonPort Elizabeth

IAH - PLZ

IAHPLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/14

5:45 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 2/18

8:15 am-3:15 pm

3 stops39h 00m

$2,001

HoustonPort Elizabeth

IAH - PLZ

IAHPLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/14

5:45 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops40h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 2/18

8:15 am-3:15 pm

3 stops39h 00m

$2,012

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,108. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $1,169.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,252. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Saturday is $1,529.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,396. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at noon when prices are around $1,616.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,414 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Houston for as low as $1,147 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 35m
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The fastest flight from Houston to South Africa takes 22h 35m

There are no direct flights from Houston to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Houston to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Houston to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Houston to South Africa is 8 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $831	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,105 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $994	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,585 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,010	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,686 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,055 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,181	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,092 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,428 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,277	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,005 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,587	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,440 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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