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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport from $1,414

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HOU
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Hobby

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Wed 11/316:05
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 18/316:20
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop20h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,448
Wed 11/309:10
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops29h 32m
Delta
Wed 18/306:00
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 25/1$1,474
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops23h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 19/316:20
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,523
Fri 20/309:10
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops40h 11m
Delta
Fri 17/410:46
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops30h 04m
Delta
Deal found 25/1$1,867
Thu 28/509:45
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops29h 07m
American Airlines
Fri 12/620:22
HOU
-
MEL
1 stop41h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/1$2,101
Thu 28/509:45
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops29h 07m
American Airlines
Thu 11/609:33
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops30h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$2,112
Fri 13/212:00
MEL
-
HOU
2 stops24h 46m
American Airlines
Mon 16/216:21
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops24h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,547
Fri 20/316:05
MEL
-
HOU
1 stop19h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 17/420:21
HOU
-
MEL
2 stops23h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$2,627

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Hobby (HOU). 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,448

One-way from

$1,414

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,454
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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13/6
  • 13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 52m total
  • Melbourne to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Hobby 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 27 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Hobby

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:05-19:50

1 stop19h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 18/3

16:20-05:00

1 stop20h 40m

$1,448

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-22:42

2 stops29h 32m

Houston Hobby

Wed 18/3

06:00-07:00

2 stops33h 00m

$1,474

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00-19:50

2 stops23h 50m

Houston Hobby

Thu 19/3

16:20-09:30

2 stops25h 10m

$1,523

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

09:10-09:21

2 stops40h 11m

Houston Hobby

Fri 17/4

10:46-07:50

2 stops30h 04m

$1,867

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

09:45-23:52

2 stops29h 07m

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/6

20:22-05:00

1 stop41h 38m

$2,101

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

09:45-23:52

2 stops29h 07m

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/6

09:33-06:45

2 stops30h 12m

$2,112

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

12:00-19:46

2 stops24h 46m

Houston Hobby

Mon 16/2

10:13-05:00

1 stop25h 47m

$2,547

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

16:05-19:50

1 stop19h 45m

Houston Hobby

Fri 17/4

20:21-10:35

2 stops23h 14m

$2,627

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

09:00-19:52

2 stops25h 52m

$1,414

MelbourneHouston

MEL - HOU

MELHOU

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:05-23:58

1 stop23h 53m

$1,490

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hobby

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Hobby. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport. 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 to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $819). Flying from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). 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 Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated 27 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport, such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
575 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
575 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
575 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
432 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
575 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
977 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,199 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
575 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
10,656 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
575 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Hobby. 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 to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Departing from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport will take you 19h 45m. The distance from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport is about 14465 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($879), Air Canada ($1,125), and Air New Zealand ($1,355) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Hobby that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Hobby flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Hobby?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Hobby?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Hobby 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 to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $819). Flying from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). 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 Hobby

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Hobby. 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 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$879Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,125Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,355Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,438Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,586Average$2,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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