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$573+ Cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne (MEL)

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
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:05 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/1010:35 amMEL - IAH
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/13$1,013
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:05 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/1612:10 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop18h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$1,108
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:05 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/146:50 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$1,130
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/912:40 pmIAH - MEL
2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/2911:30 amMEL - IAH
1 stop29h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/10$1,418
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:45 amIAH - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1411:55 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,431
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:24 pmIAH - MEL
2 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1312:00 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,436
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:59 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop43h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/212:00 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,450
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:08 amIAH - MEL
1 stop31h 52mDelta
Sun 1/1110:10 amMEL - IAH
1 stop30h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/10$1,458
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 pmIAH - MEL
2 stops43h 20mDelta
Sun 1/1110:10 amMEL - IAH
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/10$1,465
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.
Thu 12/254:17 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops37h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 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.
Wed 12/312:16 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops35h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 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.
Wed 12/312:16 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops41h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/912:45 amMEL - HOU
2 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$2,039

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 (MEL). 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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,013
(oojo)

One-way from

$573
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,350
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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/1

8:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 4/15

9:30 am-8:36 pm

1 stop26h 06m

$1,209

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/6

5:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

6:05 am-4:24 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,263

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

4:49 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 36m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

1:55 pm-5:54 am

3 stops31h 59m

$1,273

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/1

4:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 2/12

11:55 pm-11:46 am

2 stops28h 51m

$1,350

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/3

9:55 am-9:30 am

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 1/24

12:00 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop24h 23m

$1,471

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

12:16 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops41h 44m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

8:40 am-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,476

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

4:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 2/17

11:05 am-3:52 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$1,494

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/23

3:02 pm-10:00 am

2 stops25h 58m

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

11:30 am-7:10 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,509

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/10

6:36 pm-9:30 am

1 stop21h 54m

Melbourne

Tue 1/13

1:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,609

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/10

4:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

10:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,611

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Houston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Houston to Melbourne Airport is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Melbourne Airport (average of $260). Flying from Houston to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 November 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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 to Melbourne Airport?

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 November 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Houston to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
8.1
Very good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
526 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
933 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
9,015 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
11,049 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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 Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Melbourne Airport in 21h 55m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Houston and Melbourne Airport 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 Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Melbourne Airport is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $783 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $790 and $810 round-trip. Air New Zealand is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Melbourne Airport 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 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 Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Melbourne Airport (average of $260). Flying from Houston to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$783Average$1,268FlexibilityNo 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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