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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Houston from $961

MEL — HOU
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Houston

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Houston

Tue 24/1112:45 -
3 stops39h 42m
Tue 26/109:00 -
2 stops37h 35m
Deal found 4/11$1,704
Tue 8/1212:45 -
2 stops39h 11m
Sun 21/218:47 -
1 stop21h 43m
Deal found 1/11$1,837
Tue 10/1113:45 -
2 stops38h 47m
Wed 2/1222:03 -
1 stop42h 27m
Deal found 3/11$1,870
Fri 13/1113:55 -
3 stops37h 59m
Sat 5/1209:41 -
3 stops33h 39m
Deal found 3/11$1,897
Tue 17/1106:05 -
2 stops25h 33m
Sun 22/1118:10 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 1/11$1,973
Tue 17/1110:20 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 22/1119:55 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 1/11$2,045

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Houston

Round-trip from

$1,417

One-way from

$961

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,678
1/2-14/2
  • 1/2-14/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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13/1-31/12
  • 13/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 13/1

20:40-05:20

2 stops49h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$961

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

07:45-20:50

2 stops54h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,464

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

12:10-20:35

3 stops49h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,592

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

21:00-17:03

2 stops37h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,705

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

20:40-19:41

2 stops40h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,727

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

06:45-05:22

3 stops39h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,729

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

16:00-14:55

2 stops39h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,764

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

12:45-11:10

2 stops39h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 21/2

16:20-10:30

1 stop25h 10m

$1,831

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

12:45-10:56

2 stops39h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 21/2

18:47-09:30

1 stop21h 43m

$1,837
Fastest return journey

MelbourneHouston

MEL Melbourne - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sat 26/12

12:50-20:35

2 stops24h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,840

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $1,533). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,139). 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 $1,568 and $1,962 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,417 on Multiple Airlines (1 Feb–14 Feb).

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
682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

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
1,122 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

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
7.3
Good
10,461 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

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
7.0
Good
12,231 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Houston?

    United Airlines and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne to Houston in just under 36h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. 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 $571, 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 United Airlines and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,310 and $1,380, respectively. American Airlines is 66% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston (average of $1,533). Flying from Melbourne to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,139). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$571Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,380Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,391Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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