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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston from $743

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
8 Feb — 15 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,357

One-way from

$748

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,501
24/2-5/3
  • 24/2-5/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 54m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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23/1
  • 23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($97 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 9 January 2026.

Tue 24/208:10MEL - IAH
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/317:25IAH - MEL
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,352
Fri 20/208:35MEL - IAH
1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 27/220:05IAH - MEL
1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,385
Mon 23/220:25MEL - IAH
2 stops36h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/217:25IAH - MEL
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,437
Thu 22/110:35MEL - IAH
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/220:05IAH - MEL
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,446
Fri 20/207:10MEL - IAH
2 stops26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/217:25IAH - MEL
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,448
Mon 2/312:00MEL - IAH
1 stop24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/319:42IAH - MEL
1 stop21h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,454
Sun 25/108:35MEL - IAH
1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/120:05IAH - MEL
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,456
Mon 2/316:05MEL - HOU
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/312:18HOU - MEL
1 stop24h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,462
Wed 4/216:05MEL - HOU
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/210:35HOU - MEL
1 stop25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,465
Mon 19/111:30MEL - IAH
1 stop20h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/121:32IAH - MEL
1 stop43h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,468
Thu 22/113:00MEL - IAH
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/214:38IAH - MEL
2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,471
Wed 4/210:10MEL - HOU
2 stops29h 23mDelta
Wed 11/205:45HOU - MEL
2 stops33h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/1$1,485

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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 January 2026.
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MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

10:35-14:05

1 stop20h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/2

20:05-10:55

1 stop21h 50m

$1,446

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

16:05-19:50

1 stop20h 45m

Houston Hobby

Mon 16/3

12:18-05:00

1 stop24h 42m

$1,462

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

12:10-16:25

1 stop19h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 24/4

21:55-10:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,476

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

10:10-22:33

2 stops29h 23m

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/2

05:45-08:00

2 stops33h 15m

$1,485

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

13:00-17:03

1 stop21h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/3

16:32-09:30

1 stop23h 58m

$1,551

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

10:10-22:28

2 stops29h 18m

Houston Hobby

Tue 24/2

10:50-08:00

2 stops52h 10m

$1,561

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

09:05-14:05

2 stops22h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 29/1

20:05-10:55

1 stop21h 50m

$1,618

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

12:00-19:46

2 stops24h 46m

Houston Hobby

Fri 27/2

06:00-05:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,622

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

10:10-22:28

2 stops29h 18m

Houston Hobby

Fri 27/2

05:25-08:00

2 stops33h 35m

$1,628

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

10:10-22:28

2 stops29h 18m

Houston Hobby

Thu 26/2

17:19-08:00

2 stops45h 41m

$1,628

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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 2 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,552). 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 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
567 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,144 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 New Zealand, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to Houston in just under 20h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 53m. There are 14474 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 ($908), Air Canada ($1,162), and Air New Zealand ($1,401) 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,552). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,162Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,198Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,401Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,523Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,652Average$2,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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