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Flights from Johannesburg to Houston

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Houston. 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
JNBHOUATL

Johannesburg to Houston at a glance

Fastest journey20h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Houston

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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JNB Atlanta (ATL) HOU
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 52m
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JNB London (LHR) HOU
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 33m
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JNB New York (EWR) HOU
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 24m
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JNB Amsterdam (AMS) HOU
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 50m
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JNB Frankfurt (FRA) HOU
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 52m
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JNB Paris (CDG) HOU
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
-8hHouston vs Johannesburg
Currency in Houston
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → IAH, HOU

Flights from Johannesburg to Houston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Houston?
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 Johannesburg to Houston?
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 Johannesburg and Houston?
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 Johannesburg and Houston?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Houston?
Houston is 8 hours behind Johannesburg.

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