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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston from $1,294

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
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 9 February 2026.

Sun 8/313:55
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/316:04
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,312
Wed 22/412:10
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop19h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 13/521:55
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,379
Wed 22/406:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops27h 51m
Air Canada
Wed 13/516:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,383
Wed 22/420:30
MEL
-
IAH
3 stops40h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/512:00
IAH
-
MEL
3 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,413
Mon 23/316:05
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 30/316:20
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop20h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,438
Sun 17/520:45
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops33h 59m
Air Canada
Sun 31/516:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,456
Tue 24/312:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops23h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 31/312:18
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops26h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,458
Sun 8/323:45
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop31h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sun 15/321:05
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop20h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$1,459
Wed 25/310:30
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops22h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 1/416:32
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops23h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,465
Tue 31/309:45
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops25h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 21/413:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,466
Tue 21/406:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops25h 24m
Air Canada
Mon 11/516:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,476
Wed 22/413:35
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop25h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 13/516:19
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop21h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,506

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,312

One-way from

$1,294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,576
8/3-15/3
  • 8/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 16m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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10/4
  • 10/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($203 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 February 2026.
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MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

13:55-23:30

2 stops26h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 15/3

16:04-12:45

2 stops28h 41m

$1,312

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

20:45-15:44

2 stops33h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 31/5

16:45-11:35

2 stops27h 50m

$1,456

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:00-19:50

2 stops23h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 31/3

12:18-06:45

2 stops26h 27m

$1,458

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

23:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 15/3

21:05-09:25

1 stop20h 20m

$1,459

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-18:34

2 stops22h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/4

20:05-09:15

1 stop21h 10m

$1,465

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

09:30-13:37

1 stop19h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/5

16:45-08:15

1 stop24h 30m

$1,522

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

10:55-18:41

1 stop22h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 16/5

21:40-08:15

1 stop43h 35m

$1,522

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

10:55-18:41

1 stop22h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/5

18:05-08:15

1 stop23h 10m

$1,522

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

10:55-16:56

1 stop21h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/5

18:05-08:15

1 stop23h 10m

$1,522

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

10:55-20:12

2 stops24h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 16/5

21:40-08:15

1 stop43h 35m

$1,522

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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 6 February 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 $657). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,482). 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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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 9 February 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
582 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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
438 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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
9,259 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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
10,698 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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?

    Air Canada, American Airlines, and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Houston in just under 23h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 09m. 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 ($866), Air Canada ($1,109), and Air New Zealand ($1,336) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Houston. Qantas Airways is 51% 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 $657). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,482). 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$629Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,109Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,336Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,364Average$1,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,564Average$2,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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