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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Houston from $1,079

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Fri 13/1107:10
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops24h 28m
Air Canada
Mon 16/1118:10
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/7$1,407
Thu 27/806:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops24h 51m
Air Canada
Mon 31/816:50
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/7$1,417
Thu 29/1007:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops23h 38m
Air Canada
Mon 2/1118:10
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/7$1,431
Sat 10/1006:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1016:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,466
Tue 10/1107:10
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops24h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1218:10
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,483
Mon 14/913:35
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 21/916:18
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop21h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,646
Thu 5/1112:00
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop18h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1120:09
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop39h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,656
Tue 1/909:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops21h 26m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/909:32
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop28h 28m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/8$1,731
Mon 21/909:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops21h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 29/918:34
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops24h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,741
Tue 1/908:15
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops24h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 7/918:14
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops25h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,754
Sun 6/909:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops21h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 14/916:18
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop21h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,774
Sun 6/910:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops26h 23m
Delta
Mon 14/911:00
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops29h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$2,506

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,407

One-way from

$1,079

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,592
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 53m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Houston 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 August 2026.
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MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

08:00-14:38

2 stops23h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/11

18:10-14:35

2 stops27h 25m

$1,431

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

07:00-14:38

2 stops23h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/11

18:10-14:35

2 stops27h 25m

$1,431

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

06:00-15:37

2 stops24h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 29/9

16:45-11:35

2 stops27h 50m

$1,505

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

13:35-20:42

1 stop22h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 29/9

16:13-06:45

2 stops23h 32m

$1,646
Fastest return journey

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

13:35-17:42

1 stop19h 07m

Houston Hobby

Mon 21/9

16:18-05:00

1 stop21h 42m

$1,646

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

13:35-17:42

1 stop19h 07m

Houston Hobby

Tue 29/9

16:18-06:45

2 stops23h 27m

$1,646

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

10:55-18:29

1 stop22h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 31/8

22:20-08:15

1 stop42h 55m

$1,669

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

10:55-20:30

1 stop24h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 29/9

14:56-08:15

1 stop26h 19m

$1,669

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

11:45-21:59

2 stops26h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/11

21:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

$1,687

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

09:00-15:26

2 stops21h 26m

Houston Hobby

Mon 7/9

09:32-05:00

1 stop28h 28m

$1,731

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Houston

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 $1,407). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,056). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Houston flights typically cost between $1,467 and $1,781 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,407 on Air Canada (13 Nov–16 Nov).

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 51 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

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 August 2026.
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
657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,074 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,420 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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?

    Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Houston in just under 22h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 31m. 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 $567, 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 $897 and $1,267, 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 $1,407). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,056). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Houston

Discover the top 4 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 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$897Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,267Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,369Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,416Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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