Travelling from Houston to Melbourne: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Melbourne. Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are the main airports in Houston.
Touch down at Melbourne's primary gateway, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne 17 hours ahead of Houston.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Houston to Melbourne flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Melbourne
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Houston to Melbourne flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Houston to Melbourne across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
We make it a cinch to find a Houston to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Sydney Airport (SYD)
IAH is about 26 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport:
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Break up your Houston to Melbourne flight with a stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). One of the main stopovers between Houston Hobby Airport and Melbourne, it's a good opportunity to take a moment to relax.
HOU is around 16 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to Melbourne, unwind in one of these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometres from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Houston to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car rental make picking up a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)
Hop off your flight from Houston to Melbourne and go directly to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and typically takes 20 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can get you there in around 55 minutes.
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your journey with a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road effortless.
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so book your vehicle from MEB in advance of your flight from Houston to Melbourne. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Melbourne
December is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Melbourne in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 28ºC. Book your Houston to Melbourne ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Houston to Melbourne in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Melbourne, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne are leading attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.
