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$509+ Cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne (MEL)

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HOU — MEL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Melbourne

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 December 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/307:27 pmIAH - MEL
2 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/177:00 amMEL - IAH
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:23 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop24h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1011:30 amMEL - IAH
2 stops25h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,847
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/304:20 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop24h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/176:50 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$1,856
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/256:02 pmIAH - MEL
2 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:00 amMEL - IAH
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,909
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/254:17 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops27h 23mQantas Airways
Thu 1/84:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop19h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,290
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/254:30 pmIAH - MEL
2 stops27h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 1/84:05 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,290
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Tue 12/304:21 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops27h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 1/1711:55 pmMEL - HOU
2 stops33h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$2,310
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/256:40 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/84:50 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop38h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$2,356
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/306:29 amIAH - MEL
3 stops46h 36mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1710:15 amMEL - IAH
3 stops51h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/10$2,452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:24 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop26h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:30 amMEL - IAH
1 stop29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,552
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/2612:09 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops34h 26mQantas Airways
Sat 1/34:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop18h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$3,265
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/206:07 pmHOU - MEL
2 stops30h 08mQantas Airways
Thu 1/14:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop20h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$3,475

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$989
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$509
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,787
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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 December 12, 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

5:25 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-4:24 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$989

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

5:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 2/17

7:45 am-9:44 pm

3 stops30h 59m

$1,000

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/1

8:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

10:35 am-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,123

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/1

4:36 pm-5:00 am

1 stop20h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 4/15

1:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,134

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

2:24 pm-6:45 am

2 stops25h 21m

Melbourne

Mon 5/11

1:35 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop21h 27m

$1,138

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

7:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 5/11

10:55 am-10:51 pm

1 stop26h 56m

$1,156

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

3:02 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 28m

Melbourne

Tue 2/17

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,156

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

4:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 2/17

10:45 am-3:50 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,197

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/1

5:04 pm-8:00 am

2 stops45h 56m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

10:10 am-10:28 pm

2 stops29h 18m

$1,468

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

12:17 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops41h 43m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

8:40 am-11:58 pm

2 stops31h 18m

$1,631

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $252). Flying from Houston to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $972). 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 December 12, 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.

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 December 12, 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
210 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
947 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
11,050 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 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 20h 20m. Fly via Air Canada, Air New Zealand, 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 $801 round-trip. Air New Zealand is currently priced 39% 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 $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 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 $252). Flying from Houston to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $972). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$783Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$790Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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