Cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport from $98
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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — MEL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ballina Byron to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ballina to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.
Fri 28/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 1/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$317
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:00MEL - BNK
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$320
Fri 28/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1208:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$323
Fri 12/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/1208:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/11$341
Fri 19/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/107:00MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$358
Sat 15/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$360
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$366
Sat 6/1216:30BNK - MEL
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$367
Fri 19/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/107:00MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/11$374
Tue 18/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/1114:00MEL - BNK
1 stop22h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$375
Thu 6/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1108:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$377
Wed 5/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1108:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$380
Best flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Fri 16/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 17/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$251
Sat 17/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 18/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$303
Fri 3/416:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 14/413:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$320
Fri 30/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 9/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$324
Wed 29/416:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 3/513:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$324
Wed 28/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 8/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$326
Fri 30/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 8/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$326
Direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Ballina to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Fri 16/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 17/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$251
Sat 17/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 18/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$303
Fri 28/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 1/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$317
Fri 3/416:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 14/413:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$320
Fri 30/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 9/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$324
Sat 4/416:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 14/413:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$357
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$366
Fri 3/416:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 13/413:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$369
Fri 19/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 4/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$384
Sat 15/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 18/1111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$398
Tue 18/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 22/1111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$404
Last-minute flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 5/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1108:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$380
Thu 6/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1108:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$377
Sat 15/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$360
Tue 18/1112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/1114:00MEL - BNK
1 stop22h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$375
Fri 28/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 1/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$317
Fri 28/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1208:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$323
Sat 6/1216:30BNK - MEL
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$367
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:00MEL - BNK
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$320
Fri 12/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/1208:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/11$341
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$366
Fri 19/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/107:00MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$358
Fri 19/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/107:00MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/11$374
One-way flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Ballina to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Wed 10/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$98
Wed 10/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$169
Wed 4/312:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$171
Thu 5/312:45BNK - MEL
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$189
Sat 20/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$220
Wed 4/314:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$226
Thu 20/1114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$297
Thu 20/1112:20BNK - MEL
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$298
Fri 14/1115:45BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$329
Cheap flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 5 November 2025.
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Melbourne
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Fri 16/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$251
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Sat 17/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$303
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Fri 3/4
16:05-18:20
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Tue 14/4
13:25-15:25
Nonstop2h 00m
$320
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Fri 30/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Mon 9/2
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$324
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Wed 29/4
16:05-18:20
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Sun 3/5
13:25-15:25
Nonstop2h 00m
$324
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Wed 28/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$326
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Fri 30/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$326
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Wed 10/12
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$98
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Wed 10/12
12:45-16:35
1 stop3h 50m
$169
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Thu 5/3
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$169
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Best time to book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Ballina to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (average of $77). Flying from Ballina to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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 BNK to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Ballina to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Ballina to Melbourne Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Ballina to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Ballina to Melbourne. 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 5 November 2025.
The most flights from BNK to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Ballina to Melbourne delayed?
About 30% of weekly flights between Ballina and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Ballina to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?
Monday 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 Ballina to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 5 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Ballina to Melbourne Airport 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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What airport do you fly from for flights from Ballina to Melbourne?
Located just 3.1 km from the city centre, Ballina Byron is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Ballina. Booking flights from Ballina Byron (BNK) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
For as low as $251, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne Airport from Ballina in 2h 15m. Ballina and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 1271 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ballina to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Ballina to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $185 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $338 and $341 round-trip. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
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 Ballina to Melbourne Airport on time: Qantas Airways (59%), Emirates (59%), Jetstar (59%).
What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest flight price from Ballina to Melbourne Airport is $117. On average you can expect to pay $201. The most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $206.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ballina to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne 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 Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (average of $77). Flying from Ballina to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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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