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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Houston from $1,282

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Houston

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Wed 18/313:45
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/316:04
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,282
Tue 24/213:45
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/316:34
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,454
Tue 24/211:30
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop21h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 3/316:40
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,470
Wed 18/309:10
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops41h 13m
Delta
Wed 25/311:33
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops27h 27m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$1,474
Wed 18/316:05
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop23h 53m
American Airlines
Wed 25/310:14
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop26h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,478
Tue 21/413:25
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/511:37
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,513
Wed 18/316:05
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 45m
American Airlines
Thu 26/316:20
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,547
Wed 18/309:10
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops41h 13m
Delta
Thu 26/317:22
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops47h 28m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,549
Sat 2/512:10
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop19h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 16/521:55
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$1,669
Sat 2/513:30
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops26h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/514:50
IAH
-
MEL
3 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,720
Tue 21/409:45
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops25h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 10/520:21
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop41h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1$2,064
Wed 17/610:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops50h 38m
Delta
Tue 14/713:00
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops51h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/2$2,067

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Houston (HO1). 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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,282

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,569
18/3-26/3
  • 18/3-26/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:45-00:11

2 stops26h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 26/3

16:04-09:30

1 stop25h 26m

$1,447

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

13:30-00:57

2 stops26h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 16/5

16:49-06:45

1 stop22h 56m

$1,454

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

13:45-00:30

2 stops27h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

16:34-09:30

1 stop23h 56m

$1,454

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

11:30-15:33

1 stop21h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

16:40-09:30

1 stop23h 50m

$1,470

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-10:23

2 stops41h 13m

Houston Hobby

Wed 25/3

06:00-07:00

2 stops33h 00m

$1,474

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

13:25-00:57

2 stops26h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/5

11:37-06:45

1 stop28h 08m

$1,513

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:00-15:50

2 stops22h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 25/3

06:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

$1,523

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-19:50

1 stop19h 45m

Houston Hobby

Thu 26/3

16:20-09:30

2 stops25h 10m

$1,547

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-10:23

2 stops41h 13m

Houston Hobby

Thu 26/3

17:22-08:50

2 stops47h 28m

$1,549

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

12:10-16:25

1 stop19h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 16/5

21:55-10:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,669

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Houston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Houston. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Houston, you should look to book at least 23 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $662). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,498). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,231 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,676 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Houston. 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 Melbourne to Houston?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Houston in just under 21h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 10m. Melbourne and Houston are separated by a distance of 14474 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $873, Qantas Airways will fly you from Melbourne to Houston and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,117 and $1,346, respectively. Qantas Airways is 50% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $662). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,498). 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 Melbourne to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Houston. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$873Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,117Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,346Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,428Average$1,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,576Average$2,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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