Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston 16 hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MEL to IAH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and IAH include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Rs192,203 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs338,857. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to IAH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to IAH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Houston and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Houston. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its top attractions. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, your itinerary will be busy.
Dallas is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
