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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Houston from $983

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
17 Mar — 24 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 15 February 2026.

Tue 10/313:45
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/316:22
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,375
Mon 16/316:05
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop20h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 23/308:53
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,455
Thu 19/206:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/516:45
IAH
-
MEL
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,458
Thu 19/212:00
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop24h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 13/512:19
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,459
Wed 11/310:30
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 27/519:50
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop20h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,462
Thu 19/206:00
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/512:00
IAH
-
MEL
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,464
Tue 10/312:00
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop23h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 18/319:42
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop21h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,468
Wed 25/211:30
MEL
-
IAH
1 stop22h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 19/516:45
IAH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,471
Tue 10/312:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops23h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 18/316:20
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop20h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,474
Wed 25/208:10
MEL
-
IAH
2 stops25h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/512:00
IAH
-
MEL
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,496
Wed 11/316:05
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/520:23
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops22h 57m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,530
Sun 29/311:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops39h 23m
Delta
Sun 5/417:27
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops47h 23m
Delta
Deal found 12/2$2,420

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,375

One-way from

$983

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,563
10/3-18/3
  • 10/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 48m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 15m 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. 3% 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 15 February 2026.
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MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-17:52

2 stops21h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 23/3

12:20-05:00

1 stop24h 40m

$1,455

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-19:05

2 stops24h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 27/5

19:50-07:30

1 stop20h 40m

$1,462

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-19:11

1 stop23h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 18/3

19:42-09:30

1 stop21h 48m

$1,468

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

13:00-19:06

2 stops23h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 19/5

16:31-08:15

2 stops24h 44m

$1,471

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-19:05

2 stops23h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 18/3

19:50-08:30

1 stop20h 40m

$1,471

MelbourneHouston

MEL - IAH

MELIAH

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

08:10-16:24

2 stops25h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 19/5

12:00-11:05

3 stops32h 05m

$1,496

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:05-19:50

1 stop19h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 27/5

20:23-10:20

2 stops22h 57m

$1,530

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

11:00-10:23

2 stops39h 23m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/4

17:27-07:50

2 stops47h 23m

$2,420

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

08:15-15:50

2 stops23h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/4

12:42-06:45

2 stops27h 03m

$2,916

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

09:00-15:45

2 stops21h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sat 20/6

20:23-10:20

2 stops22h 57m

$2,982

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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 13 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 $651). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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?

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 15 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
989 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7.5
Good
439 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,295 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
10,718 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne Airport to Houston in just under 19h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 50m. 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 ($624), Air Canada ($1,100), and Air New Zealand ($1,325) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Houston. Qantas Airways is 64% 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 $651). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$624Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,100Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,325Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,352Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,551Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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