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$1,038+ 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
dic. 13 — dic. 201
sáb. 12/13
sáb. 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby 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 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 noviembre 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,350
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$1,038
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,350
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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 noviembre 13, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
jue. 12/254:17 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops37h 43mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/112:45 amMEL - HOU
2 stops39h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,843
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
mié. 12/312:16 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops35h 59mQantas Airways
mié. 12/1011:55 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops32h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/13$2,007
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
mié. 12/312:16 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops41h 44mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/912:45 amMEL - HOU
2 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$2,039
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
mié. 12/39:02 amHOU - MEL
1 stop26h 58mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/106:00 amMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$2,109
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
dom. 12/286:40 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops44h 20mDelta
dom. 1/410:10 amMEL - HOU
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/13$2,117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
mié. 11/196:00 amHOU - MEL
1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/2912:00 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,136
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
jue. 12/1112:16 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 44mQantas Airways
mar. 1/134:40 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops36h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,299
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
mar. 12/912:16 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 44mQantas Airways
lun. 12/294:40 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops35h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/10$2,344
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
jue. 12/116:29 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/1811:55 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
mié. 12/1710:39 amHOU - MEL
2 stops28h 21mDelta
mié. 12/3110:10 amMEL - HOU
2 stops27h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/12$2,366
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
mar. 12/234:21 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops27h 19mQantas Airways
dom. 1/114:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop19h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,372
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
jue. 12/116:29 pmHOU - AVV
2 stops28h 21mQantas Airways
mar. 1/136:00 amAVV - HOU
2 stops29h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,550

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 noviembre 13, 2025.
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

dom. 2/1

4:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

jue. 2/12

11:55 pm-11:46 am

2 stops28h 51m

$1,350

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

mié. 3/4

12:16 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops41h 44m

Melbourne

lun. 3/9

8:40 am-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,476

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

mar. 2/3

4:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

mar. 2/17

11:05 am-3:52 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$1,494

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

mar. 2/3

6:36 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 24m

Melbourne

mar. 2/17

6:30 pm-11:46 am

2 stops34h 16m

$1,669

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

mar. 1/13

6:36 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops25h 04m

Melbourne

mié. 2/25

6:30 pm-11:46 am

2 stops34h 16m

$1,694

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

vie. 1/23

12:47 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 13m

Melbourne

dom. 2/8

1:55 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$1,732

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

mié. 5/6

2:32 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 28m

Melbourne

mar. 5/12

9:00 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,994

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

vie. 3/6

4:22 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 13m

Melbourne

vie. 3/20

4:05 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$1,998

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

jue. 12/11

6:29 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Melbourne Avalon

mar. 1/13

6:00 am-6:06 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$2,550

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

jue. 12/11

6:29 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Melbourne Avalon

jue. 12/18

4:25 pm-11:39 am

2 stops36h 14m

$2,603

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $773). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,040). 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 Hobby 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 noviembre 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 noviembre 13, 2025.
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
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
526 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
934 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
11,051 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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?

    Qantas Airways and American Airlines can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 15m. Houston Hobby Airport and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 8988 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 40% 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 $1,038 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $1,079 and Qantas Airways from $1,217 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $773). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,040). 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$790Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$962Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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