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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston from $1,385

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
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 20 March 2026.

Thu 30/412:10
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop19h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 29/521:55
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/3$1,385
Mon 20/409:45
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop24h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/510:49
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,490
Tue 14/706:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops24h 46m
Air Canada
Tue 28/716:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3$1,495
Tue 8/906:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops24h 37m
Air Canada
Tue 6/1009:48
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops34h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,577
Mon 7/920:30
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops34h 07m
Air Canada
Mon 5/1016:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,584
Tue 8/920:30
MEL
-
IAH
3 stops40h 22m
Air Canada
Wed 7/1016:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,595
Mon 7/913:35
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop21h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 11/1019:50
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop41h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,607
Wed 19/813:35
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 23/820:22
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop41h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,607
Thu 19/1107:10
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops26h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/1217:25
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,608
Mon 20/409:45
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops27h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 3/513:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,612
Mon 20/413:35
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop25h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 3/509:57
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops29h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,612
Wed 19/813:35
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop20h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 23/819:50
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop42h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,614

Find 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,385

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,456
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/4-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:35-17:52

1 stop19h 17m

Houston Hobby

Sun 23/8

20:22-05:00

1 stop41h 38m

$1,607
Fastest return journey

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

13:35-19:51

1 stop21h 16m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/10

16:15-05:00

1 stop20h 45m

$1,607

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

09:45-19:51

2 stops25h 06m

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/5

09:57-06:45

2 stops29h 48m

$1,612

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

10:55-16:52

1 stop20h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 28/7

14:54-08:15

2 stops26h 21m

$1,629

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

10:00-14:55

1 stop19h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/10

19:30-08:50

2 stops69h 20m

$1,632

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

10:55-00:59

1 stop29h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 28/7

16:25-08:15

1 stop24h 50m

$1,632

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

10:00-21:35

2 stops26h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/10

06:00-08:50

2 stops34h 50m

$1,632

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

13:35-19:19

1 stop20h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/5

19:59-10:00

2 stops23h 01m

$1,652

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

06:00-08:52

3 stops41h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 28/7

11:45-11:35

3 stops32h 50m

$1,689

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

09:30-15:35

1 stop21h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/10

16:30-08:30

1 stop24h 00m

$1,697

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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 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 13 March 2026.

Booking 65 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Houston (average of $1,047). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,475). 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 March 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
615 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,818 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

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, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to Houston in just under 19h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 40m. 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, Air Canada ($895), Qantas Airways ($1,268), and Air New Zealand ($1,331) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Houston. Air Canada 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Houston (average of $1,047). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,475). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$895Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,268Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,331Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,357Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,557Average$2,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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