Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne 17 hours ahead of 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 IAH to MEL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between IAH and MEL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Sydney Airport
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt to explore Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are key highlights.