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$1,013 Find cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne (IAH-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:58 am - 12:15 pmIAH-MEL
35h 17m3 stops
12:55 pm - 6:47 amMEL-IAH
32h 52m3 stops
$1,196
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
1:30 pm - 12:15 pmIAH-MEL
31h 45m2 stops
12:55 pm - 6:47 amMEL-IAH
32h 52m3 stops
$1,248
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
9:55 pm - 10:50 amIAH-MEL
21h 55m1 stop
12:10 pm - 4:25 pmMEL-IAH
19h 15m1 stop
$1,294Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 16
9:55 pm - 10:50 amIAH-MEL
21h 55m1 stop
8:45 am - 12:26 amMEL-IAH
30h 41m2 stops
$1,304Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 16
4:55 pm - 8:15 amIAH-MEL
24h 20m1 stop
9:30 am - 3:40 pmMEL-IAH
21h 10m1 stop
$1,680United Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Fri, May 31
7:54 pm - 7:30 amIAH-MEL
20h 36m1 stop
10:55 am - 8:39 pmMEL-IAH
24h 44m2 stops
$1,685United Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Fri, May 31
7:20 am - 11:05 amIAH-MEL
36h 45m3 stops
7:40 pm - 3:31 pmMEL-IAH
34h 51m2 stops
$2,010Air Canada
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Tue, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 31
10:04 am - 12:35 pmIAH-MEL
34h 31m3 stops
7:00 am - 10:58 pmMEL-IAH
31h 58m3 stops
$2,280Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 3
7:39 pm - 5:25 amIAH-MEL
42h 46m1 stop
1:00 pm - 5:44 pmMEL-IAH
19h 44m1 stop
$2,914Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Aug 6
7:39 pm - 10:05 amIAH-MEL
23h 26m2 stops
1:00 pm - 11:35 pmMEL-IAH
25h 35m1 stop
$2,928Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Aug 6

Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,389 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,475 and $2,375 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air New Zealand ($2,658) and SriLankan Airlines ($5,026). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air New Zealand ($1,294) and United Airlines ($1,680).

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January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,013
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $1,013 for a one-way ticket and $1,196 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Melbourne?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne from Houston George Bush Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,582 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,841 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 650 reviews
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
7.9entertainment
7.6food
8.8crew
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Apr 2024ZQN - SYD
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

So here's the rub - my flight was booked through Chatdeal even though I bought it under the Kayak umbrella. All the return flights were theoretically through Air New Zealand, however except for the initial leg from New Zealand, they were all partnered flights. So when I arrived at the airport in New Zealand they could only issue me my ticket to Fiji. Once in Fiji I had to do some serious leg work and finagling to get my ticket to Los Angeles through Fiji Air. This included a monitored covid RAT that I wasn't aware I needed to do. So I gave the score I did because of the complexity and annoyance created in the process of getting a boarding pass for my Nadi-LA flight.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

The Polaris experience is top notch. From departure lounge to arrival lounge. Everything was top notch. One of the best first class experience

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The seats were uncomfortable. The flight was almost 9 hours and they didn’t serve lunch

Got automatically assigned a middle seat, unless I fork out extra money for seat assigment.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

Flight canceled due to weather. Rescheduled flight canceled due to maintenance. I’m stuck!

The flight was very uncomfortable and there was no snacks served for the 13 hours international flight. In addition, the flight was delayed 3 hours

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Terrible experience! All flights delayed, staff had no idea of what they were doing, and at the end luggage lost for 2 days!

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

It was great, love the experience and will definitely recommend 👌. Communication was great

My flight was great! Gate attendants and crew were great… pleasant and in good spirits. Flight delayed several hours and we were well informed of the status while on plane. Thank you!

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

It was great to check carryon luggage at no charge when there was no room for ours. A hidden benefit of having low-tier tickets. Also great to stay off plane as long as possible. Airline gave us seats we wanted on this last leg, again at no charge.

Fresh fuit or veg snacks would be so great, but there are two good restaurants in Denver airport. Try Etais UDIS or Freshens DIA for nutritious delicious pita sandwiches/ donairs and crepes in Freshens.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/24Fri
3 stops
53h 31mIAH-MEL
$1,013
5/24Fri
2 stops
30h 50mIAH-MEL
$1,296
5/24Fri
1 stop
23h 20mIAH-MEL
$1,339
5/16Thu
2 stops
41h 40mIAH-MEL
$2,280
5/16Thu
3 stops
38h 20mIAH-MEL
$2,316
5/23Thu
2 stops
41h 10mIAH-MEL
$2,474
5/17Fri
3 stops
58h 00mIAH-MEL
$2,577
5/17Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
28h 30mIAH-MEL
$2,658
5/24Fri
2 stopsSriLankan Airlines
53h 30mIAH-MEL
$5,026
5/24Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
21h 55mIAH-MEL
$6,989

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Last minute flights from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stop
43h 45mIAH-MEL
5/8Wed
multi-stop
31h 30mMEL-IAH
$2,038
4/30Tue
multi-stop
40h 30mIAH-MEL
5/8Wed
multi-stop
26h 55mMEL-IAH
$6,875
4/30Tue
multi-stop
51h 30mIAH-MEL
5/12Sun
multi-stop
31h 30mMEL-IAH
$8,595
4/30Tue
multi-stop
40h 30mIAH-MEL
5/8Wed
multi-stop
39h 45mMEL-IAH
$9,085
4/30Tue
multi-stop
42h 45mIAH-MEL
5/12Sun
multi-stop
31h 30mMEL-IAH
$10,966
4/30Tue
multi-stop
42h 45mIAH-MEL
5/11Sat
multi-stop
36h 50mMEL-IAH
$11,835
4/30Tue
multi-stop
40h 30mIAH-MEL
5/12Sun
multi-stop
34h 08mMEL-IAH
$12,667

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Houston George Bush Airport - Melbourne Flights

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Houston George Bush Airport (IAH)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Houston George Bush Airport

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