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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay from $94

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNE
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Byron Bay are usually found in February or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Byron Bay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Byron Bay (BY9). 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 12 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$199

One-way from

$94

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$239
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/5-12/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Byron Bay
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Byron Bay
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 February 2025.

Wed 7/513:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Mon 12/516:00BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 11/2$199
Tue 11/306:00AVV - BNK
1 stop5h 40mJetstar
Tue 18/316:35BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 11/2$216
Thu 3/406:00AVV - BNK
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/416:40BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$280
Mon 17/315:10MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/317:45BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$342
Fri 4/408:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 6/416:25BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/2$358
Wed 19/307:45MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 25/311:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$630
Fri 14/318:00MEL - BNK
2 stops17h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/311:45BNK - MEL
2 stops32h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,584

Find flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay 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 12 February 2025.

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MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

13:25-15:25

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Mon 12/5

16:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$199

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop5h 40m

Ballina Byron

Tue 18/3

16:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

$216

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 3/4

06:00-15:45

1 stop9h 45m

Ballina Byron

Thu 10/4

16:40-22:50

1 stop6h 10m

$280

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

15:10-17:10

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Fri 21/3

17:45-20:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$342

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Fri 4/4

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Sun 6/4

16:25-19:50

1 stop3h 25m

$358

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

07:45-11:20

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Tue 25/3

11:45-15:35

1 stop3h 50m

$630

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

18:00-11:10

2 stops17h 10m

Ballina Byron

Thu 20/3

11:45-20:40

2 stops32h 55m

$1,584

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

15:10-17:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$99

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

10:45-15:40

1 stop4h 55m

$180

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 27/4

06:00-12:05

1 stop6h 05m

$205

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay, you should look to book at least 79 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 to Byron Bay?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay (average of $160). Flying from Melbourne to Byron Bay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 BY9?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 February 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Byron Bay flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Byron Bay

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 February 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to BY9 are scheduled on a Monday (125 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Byron Bay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Byron Bay. 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 Byron Bay. Reviews last updated 12 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Byron Bay by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Melbourne to Byron Bay flights?

    Avalon Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine are the choices available when going to Byron Bay from Melbourne. Tullamarine Airport is also known as Melbourne Airport and is the main airport serving the city. This airport has four terminals which include a budget domestic terminal, two domestic terminals, and an international terminal. During 2016 nearly 35 million passengers used the airport, making it the second busiest airport in the country. This airport has two intersecting runways with expansions planned.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    Travelers looking to go from Melbourne to Byron Bay have direct, nonstop options available. Qantas and Jetstar are the two main airlines who run this flight. This flight is available numerous times each day. Flights on the direct route may range in price, but all of the flights run around the same time at 2h to 2h 15m. In addition to direct flights, there are also stopover flights available. In many cases, these flights are less expensive although the flight may last longer.

  • What are the stopover options between Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    The planes leaving Melbourne for Byron Bay most often stop in Sydney. Surprisingly, many of the stopovers that only pause in Sydney cost more than direct flights. There are also stopover flights that come down in two places, whether that is Launceston (LST) and Sydney (SYD) or Wagga Wagga (WGA) and Sydney. Flights with two stops may last anywhere from 6h 25m-44h 30m. The longer flights are available from airlines like Jetstar and Regional Express. The length of the trip is largely based on which stopovers are in the middle of the flight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    Going from Melbourne to Byron Bay does not require the use of a visa or a passport. However, make sure you bring a picture identification with you to the airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $94 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $180 and Qantas Airways from $315 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Byron Bay are Air Niugini (95%), United Airlines (92%) and LATAM Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay is generally $951, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Ballina Byron), you can expect to pay $199 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay (average of $160). Flying from Melbourne to Byron Bay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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