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$672+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 September 11, 2025.

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$1,292
(Fiji Airways)

One-way from

$672
(Fiji Airways)

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May

Average price

$1,148
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:39 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/182:15 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,393
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:11 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/302:30 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops23h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,465
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:39 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/12:15 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,520
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:11 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/252:30 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,568
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/154:24 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops24h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/304:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop24h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,640
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/154:28 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/223:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$2,082
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:39 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop42h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$2,130
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/174:41 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop20h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 11/151:55 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops38h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$2,328
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:19 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop41h 41mQantas Airways
Tue 1/67:20 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops33h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,454
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:39 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop42h 21mQantas Airways
Tue 11/186:00 amMEL - HOU
2 stops22h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,502

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/17

4:24 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

2:15 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$1,292

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/10

4:24 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 06m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

4:05 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$1,436

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/23

6:11 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 49m

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

2:30 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$1,465

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/18

10:05 am-8:00 am

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

10:10 am-9:46 pm

2 stops28h 36m

$1,466

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/25

6:39 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

2:15 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,520

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

4:24 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 06m

Melbourne

Sun 11/30

12:00 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops22h 52m

$1,640

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/8

6:25 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 1/22

2:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,706

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/8

4:24 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 06m

Melbourne

Thu 1/22

4:05 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,886

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/10

6:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

4:05 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$1,968

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/11

6:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 1/21

4:05 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$2,290

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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 Airport?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport in just under 24h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 49m. The distance from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport is about 8988 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $790. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $810 and $817, respectively. Fiji Airways is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$790Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$817Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,444Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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