Travelling from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to IAH.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to IAH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) departing Avalon Airport.
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to IAH flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
About Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
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Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
From Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, central Houston is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is RM2,111. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,062. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IAH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). June is the peak month for travel to Houston. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in September.
Book a Melbourne to IAH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum District are must-do's during your Houston adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Houston. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and Central Park.
Corpus Christi is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres southwest of Houston. No journey is complete without experiencing USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.
