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$607 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne

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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Melbourne (HOU-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Melbourne

Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 20
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6:19 pm - 12:45 pmHOU-MEL
25h 26m2 stops
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2:15 pm - 8:06 pmMEL-HOU
22h 51m2 stops
$1,271
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 25
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6:39 pm - 1:00 pmHOU-MEL
26h 21m2 stops
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2:30 pm - 10:14 pmMEL-HOU
23h 44m2 stops
$1,356
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
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4:20 pm - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
21h 40m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 7:59 pmMEL-HOU
19h 54m1 stop
$1,531American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
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10:14 am - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
27h 46m1 stop
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11:55 am - 7:59 pmMEL-HOU
23h 04m2 stops
$1,535American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 24
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10:14 am - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
27h 46m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:12 pmMEL-HOU
22h 07m1 stop
$1,572American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 25
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4:20 pm - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
21h 40m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 7:59 pmMEL-HOU
19h 54m1 stop
$1,581American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
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12:25 pm - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
23h 35m1 stop
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4:05 pm - 5:59 pmMEL-HOU
18h 54m1 stop
$1,983Qantas Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 31
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6:39 pm - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
42h 21m1 stop
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4:05 pm - 7:41 pmMEL-HOU
19h 36m1 stop
$2,020Qantas Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31
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6:11 pm - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
42h 49m1 stop
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4:05 pm - 7:41 pmMEL-HOU
19h 36m1 stop
$2,040Qantas Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 21
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12:25 pm - 5:00 amHOU-MEL
23h 35m1 stop
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4:05 pm - 5:59 pmMEL-HOU
18h 54m1 stop
$2,060Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Melbourne flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $861 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,103 and $1,678 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$607
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% increase in price.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne

When to book flights from Hobby to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Melbourne Airport was $607 for a one-way ticket and $1,271 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston Hobby Airport and on arrival in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Melbourne.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Melbourne, Qantas Airways or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,396 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,112 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Hobby 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 Hobby 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 486 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
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Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025AKL - BNE
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Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all of the connecting flights. It also increased the number of connections. I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech because of the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. . CMN airport was understaffed. Only one person could help while other employees were just watching him. It was an extremely frustrating situation. People were crying and slamming their palms on the counter when speaking to the customer service provider, Allabough (man’s name?). Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. simultaneously, I was on the call with America. Airlines customer service rep named Solomon that said he couldn’t change it either. So, I took a ONYA voyages train to from Casablanca to Marrakech to get there on Friday June 26. This was unpredictable trip.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Update.us on flight information in a more timely manner. Don’t say we are boarding on time ten minutes before the boarding time when the aircraft isn’t arriving for another forty minutes.

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

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