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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Houston from $970

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Houston are usually found in February or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,406

One-way from

$970

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,637
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 13m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($135 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 17/510:55MEL - IAH
2 stops39h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/509:58IAH - MEL
1 stop31h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,406
Wed 12/312:00MEL - IAH
1 stop23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/311:12IAH - MEL
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,627
Mon 3/306:45MEL - IAH
2 stops27h 13mQantas Airways
Tue 18/317:37IAH - MEL
2 stops26h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,634
Tue 15/708:35MEL - IAH
1 stop22h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 31/721:55IAH - MEL
1 stop21h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$1,667
Sat 8/318:50MEL - HOU
2 stops36h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/318:33HOU - MEL
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,681
Mon 14/721:40MEL - IAH
2 stops47h 43mAir Canada
Sun 27/720:00IAH - MEL
2 stops48h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,736
Tue 4/312:00MEL - IAH
1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/314:15IAH - MEL
2 stops25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,776
Fri 7/306:00MEL - HOU
2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 21/315:43HOU - MEL
2 stops26h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,889
Fri 7/316:20MEL - HOU
1 stop20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 21/315:43HOU - MEL
1 stop21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,932
Thu 17/406:00MEL - IAH
2 stops29h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 24/521:56IAH - MEL
1 stop43h 19mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$2,060
Sun 7/1210:25MEL - IAH
1 stop21h 01mDelta
Wed 14/106:30IAH - MEL
1 stop32h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/2$2,383
Thu 20/300:35MEL - IAH
2 stops54h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/319:50IAH - MEL
2 stops33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,482

Find flights from Melbourne to Houston within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Houston 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

10:55-11:13

2 stops39h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 19/5

09:58-08:15

1 stop31h 17m

$1,406

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

06:45-15:39

2 stops25h 54m

Houston Hobby

Sun 16/3

15:43-11:40

2 stops27h 57m

$1,634

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

06:00-13:49

2 stops24h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 21/3

17:37-05:40

1 stop20h 03m

$1,635

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 15/7

08:35-16:15

1 stop22h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 31/7

21:55-10:50

1 stop21h 55m

$1,667

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

18:50-14:08

2 stops36h 18m

Houston Hobby

Fri 21/3

18:33-12:35

2 stops26h 02m

$1,681

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 14/7

21:40-06:23

2 stops47h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 27/7

20:00-11:05

2 stops48h 05m

$1,736

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

16:20-17:51

1 stop18h 31m

Houston Hobby

Wed 19/3

10:15-07:35

2 stops29h 20m

$1,776

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:55-00:19

2 stops26h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 19/5

10:52-10:50

3 stops32h 58m

$1,889

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

06:00-20:50

2 stops29h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 24/5

21:56-08:15

1 stop43h 19m

$2,060

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

15:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 30/7

08:11-05:00

1 stop29h 49m

$2,223

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Houston. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Houston, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Houston?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $1,049). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,784). 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 MEL to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Melbourne to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Houston. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Houston flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 81.0 - 150.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Emirates from Melbourne to Houston. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,406, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Houston and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,634 and $1,667, respectively. United Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $970. Users have also found prices from $1,320 and $1,707 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Houston 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 Melbourne to Houston?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $1,049). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,784). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,496Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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