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$1,002+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
Mar 21 — Mar 281
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Hobby to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 6/249:30 am
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop28h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 7/81:35 pm
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 5/1812:42 pm
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop25h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 6/159:00 am
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops21h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15$1,471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:25 am
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops33h 35m
Delta
Wed 3/410:10 am
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops29h 18m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$1,475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 8/72:30 pm
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops25h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 8/189:45 am
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops23h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 9/86:30 pm
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops24h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 9/158:15 am
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops22h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 4/712:42 pm
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops27h 03m
American Airlines
Thu 4/239:00 am
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops21h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:00 am
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops34h 50m
Delta
Fri 4/1010:00 am
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops27h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/16$1,576
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 2/244:21 pm
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops25h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1012:00 pm
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops23h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,652
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 9/88:25 pm
HOU
-
AVV
2 stops26h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 9/158:55 pm
AVV
-
HOU
2 stops33h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/18$2,007
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/234:21 pm
HOU
-
AVV
2 stops37h 54m
Qantas Airways
Thu 2/264:25 pm
AVV
-
HOU
2 stops40h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/15$3,101
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/274:21 pm
HOU
-
AVV
2 stops30h 29m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/106:00 am
AVV
-
HOU
2 stops25h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/18$4,383
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 7/38:22 pm
HOU
-
AVV
2 stops26h 48m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/136:00 am
AVV
-
HOU
2 stops26h 53m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$14,779

Find flight deals from Hobby to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 February 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,340
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$854
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,176
From Houston Hobby to Melbourne
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/24

9:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 7/8

1:35 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$1,340

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/18

12:42 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 18m

Melbourne

Mon 6/15

9:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,471

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/24

10:05 am-7:50 am

2 stops30h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 7/8

10:00 am-9:38 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$1,475

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

1:16 pm-7:50 am

2 stops27h 34m

Melbourne

Wed 6/24

10:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

$1,476

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/3

8:22 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 48m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 7/13

6:00 am-5:53 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$14,779

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/18

4:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 3/29

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$14,803

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/9

4:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 3/28

8:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$15,206

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

4:21 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,002

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

4:21 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 09m

$1,030

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/19

8:20 pm-7:10 am

2 stops42h 50m

$1,041

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/16

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $727). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,153). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne?

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 February 19, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Melbourne?

    American Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in just under 26h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 42m. Houston Hobby Airport and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 9012 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $740, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Air New Zealand. Fiji Airways is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $363 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $385 and United Airlines from $822 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $727). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,153). 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 4 airlines flying from Hobby to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$740Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$817Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$987Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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