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$728+ Cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Melbourne are usually found in May or July, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 (ME1). 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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,041
(oojo)

One-way from

$728
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,427
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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 October 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:05 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/74:50 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop38h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/27$1,041
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/288:05 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/510:35 amMEL - IAH
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$1,115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/112:05 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2012:00 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,279
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:05 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/66:00 pmMEL - IAH
2 stops61h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/27$1,345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/112:05 pmIAH - AVV
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/206:00 amAVV - IAH
2 stops39h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,817
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/112:15 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops34h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 12/711:55 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops32h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,817
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/284:25 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/511:55 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops35h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,054
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:00 amHOU - MEL
1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/74:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop24h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$2,081
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/112:15 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/63:35 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops45h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$2,089
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:05 pmIAH - AVV
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:10 amAVV - IAH
3 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,135
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:15 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/296:00 amMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$2,159
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/194:24 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops37h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/293:35 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,266

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Houston

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/1

8:05 pm-10:55 am

1 stop21h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

4:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,043

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/28

8:05 pm-10:55 am

1 stop21h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 12/5

10:35 am-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,115

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/12

6:29 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops36h 31m

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

8:40 am-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,402

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

10:16 am-11:00 pm

2 stops43h 44m

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

12:45 am-11:43 pm

2 stops38h 58m

$1,451

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

10:16 am-11:00 pm

2 stops43h 44m

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

12:45 am-8:41 am

2 stops47h 56m

$1,483

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

12:16 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 44m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

12:00 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$1,485

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

8:24 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops47h 06m

Melbourne

Sat 3/21

8:40 am-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,501

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/23

9:37 pm-9:30 am

1 stop42h 53m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

1:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop28h 59m

$1,541

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/24

9:55 am-9:30 am

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

11:30 am-6:07 am

1 stop35h 37m

$1,545

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/26

1:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops50h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

9:10 am-9:32 am

2 stops40h 22m

$1,585

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne. 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?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Melbourne (average of $260). Flying from Houston to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $992). 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Melbourne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Houston to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Melbourne?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Melbourne in 21h 50m. Fly via Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Houston and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 8994 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $783, Air New Zealand will fly you from Houston to Melbourne and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $790 and $810, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston to Melbourne for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $856 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air New Zealand. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Asiana Airlines, with prices starting from $931 and $1,209, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 vacation 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Melbourne (average of $260). Flying from Houston to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $992). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$783Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$790Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,498Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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