Cheap Flights from Houston to Melbourne
Cheap Flights from Houston to Melbourne
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to Melbourne vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 63,000–70,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to Melbourne for specific travel dates.
2026-12-30
IAH - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
2026-11-09
IAH - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35
2026-12-29
IAH - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35
Houston to Melbourne flight facts
Distance
9,000 mi
14,485 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 18h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+17h
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights College Station - Melbourne · College Station is 74 mi from Houston
Flights Beaumont - Melbourne · Beaumont is 79 mi from Houston
Flights Austin - Melbourne · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Waco - Melbourne · Waco is 159 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Melbourne
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
IAH - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
IAH - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-12-29
IAH - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35
Selected hotels for your next stay
Point Lonsdale (Australia)
Lon Retreat and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $444
Melbourne (Australia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
From Pts or $431
Melbourne (Australia)
W Melbourne
From Pts or $348
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Melbourne depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to Melbourne.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Melbourne.
Houston and Melbourne are about 9,000 miles (14,485 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 9,000-mile straight-line distance takes about 18h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Melbourne, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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