Cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne from $126

BNK — MEL
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ballina Byron to Melbourne are usually found in August or July, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne

Tue 24/1113:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 2/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 29/10$224
Thu 10/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 14/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 29/10$254
Tue 24/1113:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 2/1208:30 -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 29/10$281
Sat 12/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 19/1208:00 -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 28/10$305
Wed 18/1113:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 21/1111:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 29/10$307
Fri 20/1113:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 22/1111:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/10$332
Tue 1/1212:45 -
1 stop3h 50m
Sat 5/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 29/10$337
Thu 10/1213:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 14/1211:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 27/10$344
Tue 17/1113:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 18/1111:05 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 29/10$347
Tue 17/1112:45 -
1 stop3h 50m
Wed 18/1108:00 -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 29/10$348
Fri 20/1113:40 -
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Sun 22/1107:00 -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 25/10$354
Sat 12/1212:45 -
1 stop5h 50m
Sat 19/1208:00 -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 28/10$362

Find flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$205

One-way from

$126

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$296
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/1-31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sun 13/12

13:40-16:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$126

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - AVV Melbourne Avalon

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Thu 11/3

16:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 26/12

13:40-16:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sun 13/12

12:45-16:35

1 stop3h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Fri 1/1

13:40-16:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - AVV Melbourne Avalon

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Sun 31/1

12:20-09:45

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Thu 28/1

13:40-16:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

11:05-13:05

Nonstop2h 00m

$205

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Fri 1/1

12:45-16:35

1 stop3h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 26/12

12:45-18:35

1 stop5h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

BallinaMelbourne

BNK Ballina Byron - MEL Melbourne

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Tue 1/12

13:40-16:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$223

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Best time to book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ballina to Melbourne

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne (average of $216). Flying from Ballina to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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?

When flying from Ballina to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Ballina to Melbourne

The most flights from BNK to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Ballina to Melbourne flights typically cost between $190 and $354 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $205 on Jetstar (28 Jan–31 Jan).

How often are flights from Ballina to Melbourne delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Ballina and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 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 morning 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 26% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ballina to Melbourne, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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 from for flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Ballina to Melbourne, you will be flying from Ballina Byron. Ballina Byron (BNK) is just 3.1 km from the centre of the city. Ballina Byron is the only Ballina airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Ballina Byron on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Ballina to Melbourne?

    Departing from Ballina to Melbourne will take you 2h 20m. The distance from Ballina to Melbourne is about 1271 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($127), and Virgin Australia ($175) offers the cheapest pricing from Ballina to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Ballina to Melbourne for 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    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 on time: Qantas Airways (53%), Emirates (53%), Jetstar (53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $248 for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $101 while the most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Melbourne) is currently priced at $224.

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

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

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

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

  • 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne (average of $216). Flying from Ballina to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 2 airlines flying from Ballina to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$127Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$175Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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