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$1,053+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to South Africa

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HOU — JNB
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,419
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$1,053
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,155
From Houston Hobby to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/284:30 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/187:45 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/221:00 pmHOU - JNB
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Sun 11/29:55 pmJNB - HOU
1 stop25h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,375
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:13 amHOU - JNB
2 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/76:50 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,423
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:45 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops30h 45mAir France
Wed 5/76:50 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops27h 48mAir France
Deal found 3/30$1,454
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/194:25 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 11/2410:05 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops27h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,464
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/41:16 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops25h 04mKLM
Sun 5/1111:15 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops30h 06mKLM
Deal found 3/31$1,471
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:25 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 9/151:00 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops31h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,498
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/810:05 amHOU - JNB
2 stops41h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 8/238:40 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops31h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/31$1,551
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:30 pmHOU - CPT
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/166:55 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,625
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:45 pmHOU - CPT
1 stop40h 05mDelta
Tue 5/138:05 pmCPT - HOU
1 stop24h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,708
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/218:16 pmHOU - JNB
2 stops30h 44mQatar Airways
Thu 5/81:55 pmJNB - HOU
2 stops55h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,732
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2910:13 amHOU - CPT
2 stops27h 57mKLM
Tue 5/611:00 pmCPT - HOU
2 stops29h 17mKLM
Deal found 3/30$1,853

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/24

8:16 pm-7:00 am

2 stops27h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:15 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$1,278

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/16

10:13 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

6:50 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,423

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/4

1:16 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

6:50 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,439

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/24

6:45 pm-8:30 am

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

6:50 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,454

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/4

1:16 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

11:15 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,471

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/8

2:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

1:00 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,498

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/8

10:05 am-10:20 am

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/23

8:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,551

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/9

6:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

6:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,625

HoustonCape Town

HOU - CPT

HOUCPT

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/4

6:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

8:05 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop28h 52m

$1,708

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/21

8:16 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

1:55 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops55h 03m

$1,732

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Houston to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,425 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
636 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,053. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa?

    Most travelers choose Houston Hobby - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Houston Hobby - Cape Town Intl or Houston Hobby - Sun City Resort Pilansberg when deciding on the best route from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Hobby to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$774Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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