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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston from $979

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 23 June 2026.

Mon 21/906:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/916:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,881
Thu 23/708:35
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/821:55
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/6$1,911
Mon 10/809:45
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop29h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/815:52
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops29h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$1,924
Thu 23/706:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops25h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 3/816:50
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/6$1,936
Wed 29/706:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops25h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 10/816:50
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/6$1,941
Tue 8/1211:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops21h 54m
Qantas Airways
Tue 12/112:47
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/6$1,989
Tue 8/1210:45
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops22h 15m
Qantas Airways
Tue 12/112:44
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/6$2,064
Tue 11/821:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops33h 26m
Qantas Airways
Tue 18/818:14
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops25h 21m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/6$2,081
Mon 10/820:30
MEL
-
IAH
3 stops40h 31m
Air Canada
Mon 24/816:50
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/6$2,098
Wed 29/710:55
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops39h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 10/819:35
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6$2,110
Wed 22/708:15
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops25h 04m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/712:46
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop25h 14m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/6$2,192
Tue 1/909:45
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops38h 17m
American Airlines
Sat 5/909:37
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop28h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/6$2,264

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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,881

One-way from

$979

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,953
21/9-29/9
  • 21/9-29/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 32m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 27m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 23 June 2026.
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MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

06:00-16:30

2 stops25h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/8

16:50-11:35

2 stops27h 45m

$1,936

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

11:00-15:54

2 stops21h 54m

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/1

12:47-05:00

1 stop23h 13m

$1,989

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

09:45-09:02

2 stops38h 17m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

12:14-05:00

1 stop25h 46m

$2,264

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

09:45-09:02

2 stops38h 17m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

09:37-05:00

1 stop28h 23m

$2,264

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

12:00-09:26

2 stops38h 26m

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/1

06:00-09:50

2 stops34h 50m

$2,605

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

17:25-09:02

3 stops30h 37m

Houston Hobby

Tue 18/8

15:57-10:00

3 stops27h 03m

$2,627

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

06:00-16:30

2 stops25h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 25/7

17:25-18:35

2 stops34h 10m

$2,728
Fastest return journey

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

09:00-15:26

2 stops21h 26m

Houston Hobby

Mon 24/8

15:57-05:00

1 stop22h 03m

$2,728

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

08:15-15:44

2 stops22h 29m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/8

12:14-05:00

1 stop25h 46m

$2,896

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

09:30-15:36

1 stop21h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/9

18:05-08:15

1 stop23h 10m

$2,911

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Houston (average of $174). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,316). 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 Airport to Houston?

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

Booking 49 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.

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 23 June 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
645 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,050 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,878 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,244 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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?

    Air Canada, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Houston in just under 21h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 23m. 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, American Airlines ($574), Air Canada ($908), and United Airlines ($1,317) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Houston. American Airlines is 68% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Houston (average of $174). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,316). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Houston

Discover the top 6 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 23 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$908Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,317Average$2,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,387Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,435Average$1,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,537Average$2,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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