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Flights from Melbourne to Houston
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Houston. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Auckland, about 21h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 44m Prices checked 13 days ago
Melbourne to Houston at a glance
Fastest journey20h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Auckland
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Houston
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
MEL Los Angeles (LAX) HOU
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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MEL Auckland (AKL) HOU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
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MEL Tokyo (NRT) HOU
Leg 1: Japan Airlines, Qantas, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, ZIPAIR Tokyo
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MEL Sydney (SYD) HOU
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 14,463 km8,982 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 44mestimate
- Time difference
- -17hHouston vs Melbourne
- Currency in Houston
- USD
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → IAH, HOU
Flights from Melbourne to Houston: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Houston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Auckland and San Francisco. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Houston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,463 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Houston?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Auckland (AKL), San Francisco (SFO) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Houston?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Houston?
Houston is 17 hours behind Melbourne.





