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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston from $1,310

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,459

One-way from

$1,310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,501
22/2-26/2
  • 22/2-26/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 26m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 16m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 20 January 2026.

Sun 22/213:55
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/216:34
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,459
Wed 4/316:05
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop20h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 11/312:18
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop24h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,465
Wed 4/310:10
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops40h 51m
Delta
Wed 11/311:33
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops27h 27m
Delta
Deal found 18/1$1,477
Mon 31/808:35
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 28/920:55
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,480
Thu 28/508:35
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 11/621:55
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,482
Mon 23/207:10
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops26h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/217:25
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,680
Thu 28/509:10
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops22h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/621:55
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$1,778
Sun 22/216:50
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop38h 15m
Air New Zealand
Thu 26/220:05
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop21h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,884
Thu 28/506:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops28h 02m
Air Canada
Thu 11/616:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/1$1,975
Mon 31/813:35
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 28/916:30
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,041
Thu 28/509:45
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops25h 07m
American Airlines
Fri 12/620:22
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop41h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,117
Fri 17/410:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops38h 37m
Delta
Mon 27/406:00
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops34h 50m
Delta
Deal found 18/1$2,142

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston that are best for you.

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MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

16:05-19:50

1 stop20h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/3

12:18-05:00

1 stop24h 42m

$1,465

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:10-10:01

2 stops40h 51m

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/3

11:33-07:00

2 stops27h 27m

$1,477

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

08:35-16:25

1 stop22h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

21:55-10:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,482

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

08:35-16:25

1 stop22h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/6

21:55-10:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,482

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

13:55-00:30

2 stops27h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 26/2

16:34-09:30

1 stop23h 56m

$1,614

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

16:50-14:05

1 stop38h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 26/2

20:05-10:55

1 stop21h 50m

$1,884

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

06:00-19:02

2 stops28h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

16:45-11:35

2 stops27h 50m

$1,975

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

10:35-14:05

1 stop20h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 26/2

20:05-10:55

1 stop21h 50m

$1,993

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

06:00-15:44

2 stops24h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/6

16:45-11:05

2 stops27h 20m

$2,013

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

07:10-16:24

2 stops26h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 26/2

11:55-15:35

3 stops34h 40m

$2,017

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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 Airport to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 16 January 2026.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Houston (average of $688). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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 20 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
572 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
430 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
973 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
9,183 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
10,637 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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 Airport to Houston?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Houston in just under 20h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 06m. There are 14465 km between Melbourne Airport and Houston. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($907), Air Canada ($1,162), and Air New Zealand ($1,400) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Houston. 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 Airport to Houston?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Houston (average of $688). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,162Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,400Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,516Average$2,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,638Average$2,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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