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$1,070+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Melbourne

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 1 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 March 21, 2025.

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$1,070
(Fiji Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,189
From Houston Hobby to Melbourne
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/208:16 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1912:55 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,070
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 8/112:34 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/253:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop23h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/21$1,508
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:26 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 34mQantas Airways
Wed 1/74:35 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop18h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/21$1,813
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 12/266:03 amHOU - MEL
3 stops33h 12mDelta
Fri 1/910:25 amMEL - HOU
2 stops40h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/20$5,451
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/292:25 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 10/2210:00 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops38h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/19$16,793

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne that are best for you.

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HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/20

8:16 pm-11:30 am

2 stops24h 14m

Melbourne

Thu 6/19

12:55 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$1,070

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/11

2:34 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 26m

Melbourne

Mon 8/25

3:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop23h 37m

$1,508

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/23

8:33 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

3:05 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$1,820

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/14

2:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

10:45 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$17,271

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/28

8:16 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 44m

$1,498

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - AVV

HOUAVV

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/28

8:16 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,776

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/28

8:17 pm-12:10 am

2 stops35h 53m

$1,885

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Deals found on 3/20

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 March 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 March 21, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines, at $1,508, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways.

  • 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?

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$760Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,383Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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