Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina from $104
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNK
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Ballina Byron are usually found in June or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ballina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Ballina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2025.
Thu 25/1208:00MEL - BNK
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/12$438
Fri 26/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Mon 29/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$509
Sun 28/1218:00MEL - BNK
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1213:35BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$560
Fri 26/1206:30MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/12$569
Sun 28/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1213:35BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$577
Fri 26/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Sat 3/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$593
Thu 25/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/111:20BNK - MEL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$596
Sat 27/1220:50MEL - BNK
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$599
Best flights from Melbourne to Ballina
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Thu 5/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 12/214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$200
Thu 28/513:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/612:45BNK - MEL
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$280
Wed 28/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 29/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$205
Tue 20/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Sat 28/214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$206
Mon 26/107:00MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$295
Mon 26/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 29/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$269
Tue 20/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$303
Thu 28/513:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 4/616:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$297
Direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Ballina based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Thu 5/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 12/214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$200
Wed 28/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 29/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$205
Tue 20/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Sat 28/214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$206
Mon 26/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 29/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$269
Mon 5/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Thu 8/113:35BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$482
Fri 9/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$498
Fri 26/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Mon 29/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$509
Fri 9/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Sun 11/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$525
Mon 5/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Fri 9/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$537
Sun 28/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1213:35BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$577
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Ballina
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 28/1218:00MEL - BNK
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1213:35BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$560
Sun 28/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1213:35BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$577
Sun 28/1221:25MEL - BNK
2 stops14h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/12$626
Sun 28/1218:00MEL - BNK
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$644
Sun 28/1219:20MEL - BNK
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$693
Sun 28/1217:45MEL - BNK
1 stop18h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/12$702
Sun 28/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Sat 3/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$708
Sun 28/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Sun 4/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$763
One-way flights from Melbourne to Ballina
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Ballina. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Tue 20/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$104
Fri 13/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$108
Tue 13/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$120
Mon 23/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$125
Sun 25/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$128
Thu 19/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$140
Wed 18/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$142
Tue 17/206:45MEL - BNK
1 stop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$146
Mon 16/220:25MEL - BNK
1 stop15h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$157
Sun 25/107:00MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$161
Wed 18/206:45MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$164
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Ballina that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
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Melbourne
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Ballina
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Thu 5/2
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
Ballina Byron
Thu 12/2
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$200
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
Ballina Byron
Thu 29/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$205
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
Ballina Byron
Sat 28/2
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$206
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
Ballina Byron
Thu 29/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$269
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
13:25-15:25
Nonstop2h 00m
Ballina Byron
Thu 4/6
12:45-17:35
1 stop4h 50m
$280
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
07:00-12:05
1 stop5h 05m
Ballina Byron
Thu 29/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$295
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
13:25-15:25
Nonstop2h 00m
Ballina Byron
Thu 4/6
16:05-18:25
Nonstop2h 20m
$297
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
Ballina Byron
Sat 28/2
12:45-16:35
1 stop3h 50m
$303
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$104
MelbourneBallina
MEL - BNK
MELBNK
Melbourne
Mon 16/2
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$104
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Ballina. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina, you should look to book at least 75 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina (average of $83). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina in September is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Ballina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
When flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Ballina. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Ballina flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Ballina delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Ballina have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 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?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 24% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Ballina
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ballina. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ballina. Reviews last updated 23 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Ballina have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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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 2 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?
Departing from Melbourne Airport to Ballina will take you 2h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Ballina is about 1271 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina round-trip?
According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($153), Jetstar ($170), and Qantas Airways ($340) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Ballina. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Ballina on time: Qantas Airways (75%), Emirates (75%), Jetstar (38%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina is generally $330, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $96. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Ballina Byron), you can expect to pay $200 for that flight.
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 Airport to Ballina?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina (average of $83). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina in September is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Ballina. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
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