Flights from Johannesburg to Houston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 21h 47m
- two tickets, via London
- $1,387
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 9,011 mi (14,501 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
21h 47m
with the connection
Via New York
United States
23h 38m
with the connection
Johannesburg to New York
flight 16h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Houston: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Houston
flight 4h 13m
two ticketsfrom $1,533
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,387
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
24h 54m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,703
Via Frankfurt
Germany
25h 5m
with the connection
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 Johannesburg to cities closest to Houston
Johannesburg to Atlanta
Atlanta: 702 mi (1,129 km) from Houston, flight 16h 27m
Johannesburg to New York
New York: 1,418 mi (2,282 km) from Houston, flight 16h 25m
from $629
Johannesburg to London
London: 4,849 mi (7,804 km) from Houston, flight 11h 15m
from $304
Johannesburg to Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo: 4,903 mi (7,890 km) from Houston, flight 10h 8m
from $376
Johannesburg to Madrid
Madrid: 5,002 mi (8,050 km) from Houston, flight 10h 10m
from $421
Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 5,018 mi (8,076 km) from Houston, flight 11h 11m
from $427
To Houston from cities closest to Johannesburg
Doha to Houston
Doha: 3,887 mi (6,256 km) from Johannesburg, flight 16h 15m
Dubai to Houston
Dubai: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Johannesburg, flight 16h 40m
from $656
Istanbul to Houston
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 13h 8m
from $466
Rome to Houston
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h 40m
from $454
Frankfurt to Houston
Frankfurt: 5,403 mi (8,695 km) from Johannesburg, flight 11h 5m
from $622
Paris to Houston
Paris: 5,423 mi (8,728 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 50m
from $447
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Houston?
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 Johannesburg to Houston?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 2h 20m after it, about 21h 47m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,387. 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 Johannesburg and Houston?
Atlanta (21h 47m total), New York (23h 38m total), London (24h 45m total), Amsterdam (24h 54m total) and Frankfurt (25h 5m total).
How far is Houston from Johannesburg?
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.