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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
MELHOULAX

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.

1
MEL Los Angeles (LAX) HOU
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 13m
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2
MEL Auckland (AKL) HOU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
One airline, one ticket ~20h 44m
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3
MEL San Francisco (SFO) HOU
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 36m
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4
MEL Dallas (DFW) HOU
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways
Same alliance ~21h 03m
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MEL Tokyo (NRT) HOU
Leg 1: Japan Airlines, Qantas, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, ZIPAIR Tokyo
Same alliance ~26h 03m
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MEL Sydney (SYD) HOU
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 41m
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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.

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