How long is the flight from Melbourne to Houston?

Qatar Airways, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Houston in just under 21h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 04m. Melbourne and Houston are separated by a distance of 14465 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $557, American Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Houston and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $882 and $1,229, respectively. American Airlines is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 81.0 - 150.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Houston?

When booking a flight from Melbourne to Houston, you may want to consider flying on Air New Zealand, United Airlines or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to HOU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Houston as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Houston that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Houston?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Houston.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Houston?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$1,571
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Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,564

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$1,879

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$1,904

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $1,384). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,996). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Houston?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Houston flights typically cost between $998 and $1,812 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,571 on Multiple Airlines (3 Feb–17 Feb).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Houston, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne to Houston 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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6.0

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,088 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,159 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,030 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

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668 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,573 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Houston?
Qatar Airways, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Houston in just under 21h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 04m. Melbourne and Houston are separated by a distance of 14465 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Houston round-trip?
Currently priced at $557, American Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Houston and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $882 and $1,229, respectively. American Airlines is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Houston that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Houston?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Houston.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Houston?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Houston 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 Melbourne to Houston?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $1,384). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,996). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$557	Average$1,539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$882	Average$1,439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,229	Average$1,851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,315	Average$1,637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,347	Average$1,725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Houston?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Houston flights typically cost between $998 and $1,812 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,571 on Multiple Airlines (3 Feb–17 Feb).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Houston, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne to Houston 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.

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Melbourne to Houston flights typically cost between $998 and $1,812 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,571 on Multiple Airlines (3 Feb–17 Feb).