Cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport from $174
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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — MEL
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
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 December 2025.
Sat 13/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1210:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$248
Sat 13/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1210:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$293
Tue 9/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 10/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$299
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 14/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$333
Sat 13/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/1208:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$361
Tue 9/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 10/1206:15MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$383
Tue 9/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$392
Fri 12/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1206:00MEL - BNK
1 stop6h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$437
Fri 12/1211:20BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1210:05MEL - BNK
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$746
Wed 31/1207:45BNK - MEL
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$783
Sat 13/1211:20BNK - MEL
1 stop6h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1212:15MEL - BNK
2 stops9h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$885
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 December 2025.
Sat 13/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1210:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$248
Sat 13/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1210:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$293
Wed 4/312:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 7/308:00MEL - BNK
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$357
Fri 23/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 28/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$250
Mon 12/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 14/110:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$292
Fri 23/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/108:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$351
Sat 13/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/1208:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$361
Tue 9/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 10/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$299
Sun 18/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$354
Thu 1/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 8/110:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$312
Fri 30/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 9/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$366
Fri 30/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 8/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$369
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 December 2025.
Sat 13/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1210:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$248
Fri 23/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 28/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$250
Mon 12/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 14/110:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$292
Tue 9/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 10/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$299
Thu 1/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 8/110:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$312
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 14/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$333
Fri 23/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$343
Fri 30/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 9/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$366
Sun 18/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 25/111:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$413
Wed 28/114:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 8/211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$448
Last-minute flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 10/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$299
Tue 9/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 10/1206:15MEL - BNK
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$383
Tue 9/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$392
Fri 12/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 14/1211:40MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$333
Fri 12/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1206:00MEL - BNK
1 stop6h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$437
Fri 12/1211:20BNK - MEL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1210:05MEL - BNK
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$746
Sat 13/1214:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1210:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$248
Sat 13/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1210:55MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$293
Sat 13/1212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/1208:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$361
Sat 13/1211:20BNK - MEL
1 stop6h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1212:15MEL - BNK
2 stops9h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$885
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 December 2025.
Wed 4/312:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$174
Wed 4/314:20BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$218
Mon 19/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$295
Thu 15/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$304
Sun 18/115:55BNK - MEL
1 stop5h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$422
Sat 17/112:45BNK - MEL
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$425
Find 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 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Ballina to Melbourne 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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Ballina
Fly to
Melbourne
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Sat 13/12
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 17/12
10:55-12:55
Nonstop2h 00m
$248
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Fri 23/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$250
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Mon 12/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
10:55-12:55
Nonstop2h 00m
$292
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Sat 13/12
12:45-16:35
1 stop3h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 17/12
10:55-12:55
Nonstop2h 00m
$293
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Tue 9/12
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 10/12
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$299
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Thu 1/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Thu 8/1
10:55-12:55
Nonstop2h 00m
$312
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Fri 23/1
14:20-16:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
08:30-12:05
1 stop3h 35m
$351
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Sun 18/1
12:45-16:35
1 stop3h 50m
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
11:40-13:40
Nonstop2h 00m
$354
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Wed 4/3
12:45-16:35
1 stop3h 50m
Melbourne
Sat 7/3
08:00-12:05
1 stop4h 05m
$357
BallinaMelbourne
BNK - MEL
BNKMEL
Ballina Byron
Sat 13/12
12:45-16:35
1 stop3h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 17/12
08:30-12:05
1 stop3h 35m
$361
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 4/12
Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2
Best time to book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Ballina with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport
Prices
Airlines
Delays
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 28 November 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 70 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 $76). Flying from Ballina to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Ballina to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% 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 December 2025.
The most flights from BNK to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (3 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 28% of weekly flights between Ballina and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Ballina to Melbourne 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?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% 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 December 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.
We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ballina to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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 2 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
For as low as $248, 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 $162 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $176 and $349 round-trip. These flights start at 38% 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 (56%), Emirates (56%), Jetstar (28%).
What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest flight price from Ballina to Melbourne Airport is $94. On average you can expect to pay $224. The most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $248.
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 $76). Flying from Ballina to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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.
Book flights to Melbourne Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Dandenong
Geelong
Ballarat
Apollo Bay
St Kilda
Tullamarine
Lorne
Phillip Island
Shepparton
Torquay
Daylesford
Sorrento
Mornington
Brighton
Doncaster
Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Fly from Ballina to Melbourne on these airlines
Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Ballina to Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 December 2025.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 December 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ballina to Melbourne. 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 5 December 2025.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ballina to Melbourne?
900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Melbourne from Ballina today with Cheapflights!
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ballina to Melbourne?
By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Melbourne from Ballina.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Ballina to Melbourne with no change fees?
Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Ballina to Melbourne flexibly with Cheapflights today.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Ballina to Melbourne become cheaper?
Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Ballina to Melbourne on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.