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Cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne Airport from $1,543

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
28 1월 — 4 2월1
1 adult

The best prices from Houston to Melbourne are usually found in February or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 23 1월 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,543

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,539
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  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 08m total
  • Houston to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 1월 2025.

토 5/418:26IAH - MEL
2 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
수 30/415:45MEL - IAH
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,543
토 22/319:52IAH - MEL
2 stops24h 43mQantas Airways
목 27/307:45MEL - IAH
2 stops27h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,631
토 5/418:16HOU - MEL
2 stops24h 49mQantas Airways
토 26/407:30MEL - HOU
2 stops21h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,661
토 22/318:33HOU - MEL
2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
목 27/313:45MEL - HOU
2 stops22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,686
일 30/314:11IAH - MEL
1 stop22h 49mAmerican Airlines
일 20/415:05MEL - IAH
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,868
화 8/418:16HOU - MEL
1 stop19h 44mAmerican Airlines
화 29/415:05MEL - HOU
1 stop23h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,870
목 3/420:14IAH - MEL
2 stops24h 16mFiji Airways
목 1/512:55MEL - IAH
2 stops21h 48mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,913
월 31/316:54IAH - MEL
1 stop23h 36mAir New Zealand
화 22/408:35MEL - IAH
1 stop22h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/1$2,265
일 30/321:05IAH - MEL
2 stops54h 50mTurkish Airlines
월 21/420:50MEL - IAH
2 stops37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,405
목 23/112:14HOU - MEL
2 stops37h 11mQatar Airways
토 25/123:30MEL - HOU
2 stops37h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1$31,230

Find flights from Houston to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Houston to Melbourne 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 23 1월 2025.

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HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

토 5/4

18:26-19:20

2 stops33h 54m

Melbourne

수 30/4

15:45-23:59

2 stops23h 14m

$1,543

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

토 22/3

19:52-12:35

2 stops24h 43m

Melbourne

목 27/3

07:45-19:16

2 stops27h 31m

$1,631

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

토 5/4

18:16-10:20

2 stops25h 04m

Melbourne

토 3/5

21:00-13:39

2 stops31h 39m

$1,632

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

토 22/3

18:33-12:15

2 stops25h 42m

Melbourne

목 27/3

13:45-19:46

2 stops22h 01m

$1,686

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

일 30/3

14:11-05:00

1 stop22h 49m

Melbourne

일 20/4

15:05-22:42

1 stop22h 37m

$1,868

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

수 9/4

14:10-05:00

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

일 27/4

15:05-22:41

1 stop22h 36m

$1,870

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

목 3/4

20:14-12:30

2 stops24h 16m

Melbourne

목 1/5

12:55-19:43

2 stops21h 48m

$1,913

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

월 31/3

14:50-08:30

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

일 20/4

12:05-16:15

1 stop19h 10m

$2,265

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

일 30/3

21:05-19:55

2 stops54h 50m

Melbourne

월 21/4

20:50-19:10

2 stops37h 20m

$2,405

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

일 30/3

15:35-18:40

3 stops59h 05m

$4,647

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Houston to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Houston to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 HOU to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 1월 2025.

When flying from Houston to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 23 1월 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and American Airlines from Houston to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
849 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
849 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
849 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
849 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
849 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
849 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,926 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
849 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $1,631. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,868, and Fiji Airways, from $1,913. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $5,576 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $5,978 and Air New Zealand from $9,376 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Houston to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Houston to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 1월 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,593Average$3,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,793Average$2,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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