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Cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne Airport from $605

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Houston to Melbourne are usually found in March or June, 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,261

One-way from

$605

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,936
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 23m total
  • Houston to Melbourne
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 26m total
  • Houston to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($871 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($181 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 25/212:24IAH - MEL
1 stop24h 16mQantas Airways
Tue 18/312:00MEL - IAH
1 stop23h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,251
Mon 11/816:29HOU - MEL
1 stop21h 31mQantas Airways
Mon 25/815:05MEL - HOU
1 stop39h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,261
Sun 2/316:13HOU - MEL
1 stop20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/316:20MEL - HOU
1 stop23h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,282
Sun 2/310:18IAH - MEL
1 stop26h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/312:00MEL - IAH
1 stop23h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,282
Sun 6/420:16HOU - MEL
2 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/415:05MEL - HOU
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,494
Sat 8/1122:00IAH - MEL
2 stops43h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1118:55MEL - IAH
1 stop36h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$1,820
Sun 4/513:06IAH - MEL
3 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/512:55MEL - IAH
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,844
Sat 5/418:26IAH - MEL
2 stops26h 49mFiji Airways
Tue 29/412:50MEL - IAH
2 stops21h 51mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,971
Mon 11/809:52IAH - MEL
3 stops34h 13mAir Canada
Mon 25/820:30MEL - IAH
2 stops34h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$2,173
Wed 16/714:50IAH - MEL
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/710:55MEL - IAH
2 stops28h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,281
Sun 9/322:20IAH - MEL
2 stops54h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 2/421:50MEL - IAH
2 stops37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,375
Tue 25/210:15HOU - MEL
2 stops39h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 19/323:30MEL - HOU
2 stops36h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$5,735

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 21 February 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/8

16:29-05:00

1 stop21h 31m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

15:05-15:57

1 stop39h 52m

$1,261

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/3

16:13-05:40

1 stop20h 27m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

16:20-23:53

1 stop23h 33m

$1,282

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/3

10:18-05:40

1 stop26h 22m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

12:00-19:16

1 stop23h 16m

$1,282

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/4

20:16-10:05

2 stops22h 49m

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

15:05-22:40

1 stop22h 35m

$1,494

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/3

18:14-20:05

2 stops32h 51m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

12:00-19:16

1 stop23h 16m

$1,588

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 20/4

21:55-20:35

1 stop31h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

18:55-23:07

2 stops43h 12m

$1,822

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/5

13:06-11:25

3 stops31h 19m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

12:55-04:20

2 stops30h 25m

$1,844

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/4

18:26-12:15

2 stops26h 49m

Melbourne

Tue 29/4

12:50-19:41

2 stops21h 51m

$1,971

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/8

09:52-11:05

3 stops34h 13m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

20:30-15:35

2 stops34h 05m

$2,173

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 16/7

14:50-08:15

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

10:55-00:26

2 stops28h 31m

$2,281

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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 14 February 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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

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 $1,261. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,282, and Air New Zealand, from $1,822. These flights start at 44% 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 $605 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $607 and Air New Zealand from $1,145 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,763Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,459Average$3,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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