Statistics on Melbourne-Houston flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Houston (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Houston from Melbourne airport is $ 1624 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1422 (in february) and $ 2028 (in january), which is a saving of $ 203 or a surplus of $ 405 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1217 to $1270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Houston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Houston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 22059 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Houston from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1422, saving $ 203 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1624). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2028).
Flight Melbourne-Houston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1604 | $ 2028 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1072 | $ 1422 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 984 | $ 1438 | good price |
| April | $ 1195 | $ 1620 | fair price |
| May | $ 1037 | $ 1482 | good price |
| June | $ 1198 | $ 1633 | fair price |
| July | $ 1340 | $ 1831 | fair price |
| August | $ 1082 | $ 1462 | good price |
| September | $ 1127 | $ 1598 | fair price |
| October | $ 1069 | $ 1436 | good price |
| November | $ 1103 | $ 1545 | good price |
| December | $ 1559 | $ 1988 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Houston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Houston range from $635 to $2275. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $2222 to $2275). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1429 to $1482 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Houston flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Houston airport: United, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, American Airlines, Emirates, Virgin Australia, Philippine Airlines, Air Canada, Air China and Japan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 22059 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Melbourne->Houston route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Houston flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $82. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $138.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Houston to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $129. Conversely, departing from Houston on a friday may cost you an additional $99.
Top prices Melbourne-Houston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Houston | 13-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 1104 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Houston | 01-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 881 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Houston | 18-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Houston | 02-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 1110 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Houston | 09-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1110 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Houston | 16-04 to 23-04-2025 | $ 1111 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Houston | 08-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1118 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Houston | 15-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Houston | 04-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 1109 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Houston | 20-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Houston to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Houston flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Houston, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1491 $, which is a saving of 133 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (165 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Houston flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1831 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1918), 6 to 7 months ($ 1985) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1188 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1346), 2 to 3 months ($ 1371), 3 to 4 months ($ 1412), 5 to 6 months ($ 1291), 6 to 7 months ($ 1238), 7 to 8 months ($ 1271) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1186 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1307), 4 to 5 months ($ 1401), 5 to 6 months ($ 1401), 6 to 7 months ($ 1395), 7 to 8 months ($ 1238), 8 to 9 months ($ 1251) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1497 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1509), 4 to 5 months ($ 1549), 5 to 6 months ($ 1583), 6 to 7 months ($ 1527), 7 to 8 months ($ 1558), 8 to 9 months ($ 1553) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1354 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1360), 3 to 4 months ($ 1475), 4 to 5 months ($ 1443) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1523), 5 to 6 months ($ 1487), 7 to 8 months ($ 1380), 8 to 9 months ($ 1448), 9 to 10 months ($ 1365) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1375 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1649), 2 to 3 months ($ 1619), 6 to 7 months ($ 1495) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1226 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1388), 2 to 3 months ($ 1378), 3 to 4 months ($ 1263), 5 to 6 months ($ 1460) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1430 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1500), 3 to 4 months ($ 1543), 5 to 6 months ($ 1535), 10 to 11 months ($ 1559) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1164 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1300), 3 to 4 months ($ 1278), 5 to 6 months ($ 1274) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1241 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1466), 4 to 5 months ($ 1270), 5 to 6 months ($ 1253), 6 to 7 months ($ 1258), 8 to 9 months ($ 1364), 9 to 10 months ($ 1257) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1775 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1935), 3 to 4 months ($ 1821), 4 to 5 months ($ 1813), 5 to 6 months ($ 1859), 6 to 7 months ($ 1784), 9 to 10 months ($ 1871) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Houston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $31 more.
Melbourne to Houston: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1610 $1506 to $1712 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2963 $1251 to $11570 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1873 $1103 to $3917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 4897 $881 to $8914 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1197 $1113 to $1299 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1155 $1109 to $1356 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1274 $1113 to $2166 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1190 $1162 to $1218 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1166 $1166 to $1166 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1137 $1109 to $1162 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1378 $1378 to $1378 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, march, april, may, june, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Houston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!