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Flights from Houston to Melbourne

What to know about flights from Houston to Melbourne?

The distance between Houston and Melbourne is approximately 14,467.68 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$679
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines HOU-MEL 42h 41m · 1 stop Sun, Sep 13
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,508
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand HOU-MEL 22h · 2 stops Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines Cheapest · From $679 Air New Zealand Air New Zealand Most booked
When to travel
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
14,467.68 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Houston to Melbourne over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $679 and round-trip from $1,508. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • IAH 9:55 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 12:10 PM
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        IAH 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Wed, Sep 23 | Air New Zealand
        $1,508 $2,764
        45% off
        45% off
        $2,764 $1,508
      • HOU 4:18 PM
        21h 42m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 19 | American Airlines
        MEL 1:35 PM
        20h 38m
        1 stop
        IAH 7:13 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Sat, Sep 26 | American Airlines
        $1,527 $2,764
        45% off
        45% off
        $2,764 $1,527
      • IAH 9:55 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 12:10 PM
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        IAH 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Wed, Sep 16 | Air New Zealand
        $1,541 $2,764
        44% off
        44% off
        $2,764 $1,541
      • IAH 9:10 PM
        55h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Houston - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        54h 10m
        1 stop
        IAH 12:45 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,619
        41% off
        $2,764 $1,619
      • IAH 9:15 PM
        55h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Houston - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        36h 45m
        1 stop
        IAH 7:20 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Wed, Sep 23 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,626
        41% off
        $2,764 $1,626
      • IAH 9:55 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 12:10 PM
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        IAH 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Fri, Sep 11 | Air New Zealand
        $1,797
        35% off
        $2,764 $1,797
      • IAH 9:35 AM
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | United Airlines
        MEL 9:30 AM
        22h 52m
        1 stop
        IAH 5:22 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Wed, Sep 23 | United Airlines
        $1,904
        31% off
        $2,764 $1,904
      • IAH 7:00 AM
        33h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Delta Air Lines
        MEL 10:00 AM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        IAH 3:10 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Wed, Sep 16 | Delta Air Lines
        $1,911
        31% off
        $2,764 $1,911
      • IAH 4:30 PM
        24h
        1 stop
        MEL 7:30 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        22h 34m
        1 stop
        IAH 6:29 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Wed, Sep 16 | United Airlines
        $1,947
        30% off
        $2,764 $1,947
      • IAH 9:55 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 19 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 10:45 PM
        32h 10m
        1 stop
        IAH 3:55 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Sat, Sep 26 | Qatar Airways
        $2,017
        27% off
        $2,764 $2,017
      • HOU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Houston - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        HOU 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Houston | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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      • IAH 10:09 PM
        42h 41m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 13 | Frontier Airlines
        $679 $1,109
        39% off
        39% off
        $1,109 $679
      • IAH 10:09 PM
        42h 41m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Frontier Airlines
        $681 $1,109
        39% off
        39% off
        $1,109 $681
      • IAH 3:52 PM
        24h 58m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Frontier Airlines
        $722 $1,109
        35% off
        35% off
        $1,109 $722
      • IAH 3:23 PM
        25h 27m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:50 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | American Airlines
        $735
        34% off
        $1,109 $735
      • IAH 9:55 PM
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        $779
        30% off
        $1,109 $779
      • IAH 9:55 PM
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Houston - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        $779
        30% off
        $1,109 $779
      • HOU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Houston - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Houston to Melbourne flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Houston to Melbourne, including Air New Zealand, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Houston to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Melbourne (HOU-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $679 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAH to MEL on Sun, Sep 13), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,508 departing on Wed, Sep 16 and returning on Wed, Sep 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Houston to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Houston to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Houston to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Sep 13, with one-way flights priced at just $679.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Melbourne on September 9, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at $1,344.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Avalon Airport (AVV), Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW), and Essendon Airport (MEB). Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Melbourne Airport (IAH-MEL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Houston is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Houston to Melbourne is $1,189. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Houston and Melbourne, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.