Flying from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know
Houston Hobby Airport is located in Houston. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to HOU, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to explore a new place or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to HOU, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to HOU flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving on schedule.
About Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HOU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Houston's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport flight.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
Central Houston is around 19 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Rs264,885 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport. A return flight starts from Rs491,312. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to HOU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
October is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Plan your visit to Houston in August for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Melbourne to HOU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Houston Hobby Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum District are essential stops on your Houston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Houston, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres west to Austin to tick off its top attractions. From Texas State Capitol to Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and Central Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Corpus Christi, roughly 290 kilometres southwest of Houston. USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park are key highlights.
