Flights from Houston to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 20h 5m
- two tickets, via London
- $1,499
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 9,011 mi (14,501 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
20h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,818
Via New York
21h 14m
with the connection
Houston to New York
flight 3h 29m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Johannesburg
flight 14h 45m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 15m
with the connection
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,499
Via Paris
France
23h 38m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,062
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Houston to cities closest to Johannesburg
Houston to Doha
Doha: 3,887 mi (6,256 km) from Johannesburg, flight 14h 35m
from $865
Houston to Dubai
Dubai: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Johannesburg, flight 14h 50m
from $476
Houston to Istanbul
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h
from $414
Houston to Rome
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 25m
from $390
Houston to Jakarta
Jakarta: 5,336 mi (8,587 km) from Johannesburg, flight 13h 10m
Houston to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 5,403 mi (8,695 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 50m
from $377
To Johannesburg from cities closest to Houston
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Atlanta: 702 mi (1,129 km) from Houston, flight 15h 5m
from $753
New York to Johannesburg
New York: 1,418 mi (2,282 km) from Houston, flight 14h 45m
London to Johannesburg
London: 4,849 mi (7,804 km) from Houston, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Sao Paulo to Johannesburg
Sao Paulo: 4,903 mi (7,890 km) from Houston, flight 8h 58m
from $536
Madrid to Johannesburg
Madrid: 5,002 mi (8,050 km) from Houston, flight 10h 5m
from $463
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Amsterdam: 5,018 mi (8,076 km) from Houston, flight 10h 50m
from $454
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Johannesburg?
Via Atlanta: 2h to the connection, 15h 5m after it, about 20h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,499. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Houston and Johannesburg?
Atlanta (20h 5m total), New York (21h 14m total), Amsterdam (23h 15m total), London (23h 15m total) and Paris (23h 38m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Houston?
9,011 mi (14,501 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.