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Cheap flights from Houston to Australia

HOU — SYD
Nov 16 — Nov 231
Mon 11/16
Mon 11/23
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,459
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Australia

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

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Australia. 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 Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Australia (average of $1,081). Flying from Houston to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,004). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Delta, andQantas Airways from Houston to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
675 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
675 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
675 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
Delta
7.8
Good
8,662 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
675 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,112 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
675 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,383 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
675 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,179 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
675 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $385. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Australia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Australia?

    When deciding which route to take from Houston to Australia consider Houston Hobby - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Houston George Bush Intcntl - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Houston Hobby - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Australia (average of $1,081). Flying from Houston to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,004). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Australia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$203Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$447Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$782Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$830Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$833Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$839Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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