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Connecting route · United States → South Africa

Flights from Houston to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Houston to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or London, about 20h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 52m
HOUJNBATL

Houston to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey20h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London

Best ways to fly from Houston to Johannesburg

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HOU Atlanta (ATL) JNB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 52m
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HOU London (LHR) JNB
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~23h 33m
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3
HOU New York (EWR) JNB
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 24m
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HOU Amsterdam (AMS) JNB
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~23h 50m
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HOU Frankfurt (FRA) JNB
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~23h 52m
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HOU Paris (CDG) JNB
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~23h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,501 km9,005 miles
Journey time
20h 52mestimate
Time difference
+8hJohannesburg vs Houston
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
IAH, HOU → JNB, HLA

Flights from Houston to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Houston to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, London and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Houston to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,501 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), New York (EWR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Johannesburg?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Houston and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Houston.

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