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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ballina from $113

MEL — BNK
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Ballina Byron are usually found in May or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ballina

Thu 3/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 10/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 2/11$252
Sat 5/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sat 12/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 31/10$277
Thu 3/1208:30 -
1 stop3h 35m
Thu 10/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 2/11$285
Tue 17/1111:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sat 28/1113:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 1/11$292
Tue 17/1111:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sat 28/1116:30 -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 1/11$295
Fri 18/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Fri 25/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 3/11$308
Fri 18/1208:30 -
1 stop3h 35m
Fri 25/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 3/11$321
Sat 5/1208:30 -
1 stop3h 35m
Sat 12/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 31/10$322
Sat 12/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 13/1212:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 2/11$331
Sat 5/1211:40 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sat 12/1216:35 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 31/10$404
Tue 24/1106:00 -
1 stop9h 55m
Mon 30/1109:20 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 1/11$437
Thu 3/1206:00 -
1 stop9h 55m
Thu 10/1216:35 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 2/11$459

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina

Round-trip from

$245

One-way from

$113

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$344
Jetstar
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  • 11/2-14/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Ballina
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Ballina
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

11:05-13:05

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$126

MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

20:50-08:40

1 stop11h 50m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$168

MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Thu 17/12

11:05-13:05

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

MelbourneBallina

AVV Melbourne Avalon - BNK Ballina Byron

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 17/12

06:00-15:55

1 stop9h 55m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$192

MelbourneBallina

AVV Melbourne Avalon - BNK Ballina Byron

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 17/11

06:00-11:40

1 stop5h 40m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

MelbourneBallina

MEL Melbourne - BNK Ballina Byron

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

11:05-13:05

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ballina from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Ballina

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to Ballina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $384). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BNK?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Ballina as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Ballina

The most flights from ME1 to BNK are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Ballina flights typically cost between $251 and $480 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $245 on Jetstar (11 Feb–14 Feb).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Ballina delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Ballina have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Ballina flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Ballina flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ballina

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Ballina by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,122 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
577 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ballina from Melbourne?

    Located just 3.1 km from the city centre, Ballina Byron is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Ballina from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Ballina Byron (BNK) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Melbourne to Ballina in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Melbourne to Ballina is about 1271 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Ballina round-trip?

    Currently priced at $159, Virgin Australia will fly you from Melbourne to Ballina and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Jetstar and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $159 and $410, respectively. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Consider Qantas Airways (54%), Emirates (54%) or Jetstar (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Ballina.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    On average you can expect to pay $287 for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Ballina Byron) is currently priced at $245.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ballina that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Ballina flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to Ballina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $384). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Ballina

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$159Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$159Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$410Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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