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$834+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/2512:18 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/44:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 6/241:00 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Wed 7/810:00 amMEL - HOU
2 stops38h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/5$1,469
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 3/1210:14 amHOU - MEL
2 stops44h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/198:40 amMEL - HOU
2 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/238:15 amMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Thu 10/14:30 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/3012:00 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/185:25 amHOU - MEL
2 stops33h 35mDelta
Wed 2/2510:10 amMEL - HOU
2 stops29h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/3$1,619
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/34:55 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops25h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1710:45 amMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,647
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 3/412:18 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops41h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/812:45 amMEL - HOU
2 stops39h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,734
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 2/194:21 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops26h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/268:15 amMEL - HOU
2 stops24h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,747
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Sun 11/226:22 pmHOU - AVV
2 stops28h 28mQantas Airways
Mon 11/3010:20 amAVV - HOU
2 stops22h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,988
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/34:55 pmHOU - AVV
2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 2/178:10 amAVV - HOU
2 stops24h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$2,489
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 pmHOU - AVV
2 stops28h 49mQantas Airways
Thu 2/264:25 pmAVV - HOU
2 stops36h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$3,344

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 January 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,435
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$834
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,153
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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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Hobby

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

4:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,435

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/22

6:01 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 59m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

9:45 am-7:51 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$1,443

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

9:10 am-10:42 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$1,469

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-9:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,469

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/27

1:08 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 52m

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

1:35 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$1,485

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

4:55 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/17

8:10 am-3:51 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$2,489

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

12:18 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops32h 52m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 2/26

4:25 pm-11:48 am

2 stops36h 23m

$3,344

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/30

6:36 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops28h 14m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/10

4:25 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$14,694

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

4:55 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 1/24

4:25 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$15,951

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/15

4:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

$834

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $790). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,037). 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 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 January 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
565 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
966 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,134 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
11,082 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 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 28h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 45m. 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 $790, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Fiji Airways is currently priced 38% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $790). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,037). 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 Hobby to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$790Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$962Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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