Question 1

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

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($185), Virgin Australia ($299), and Qantas Airways ($354) offers the cheapest pricing from Ballina to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Ballina to Melbourne for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Booking 74 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. Find deals

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Ballina to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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. Find deals

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Ballina to Melbourne?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Ballina to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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Weekly flight availability from Ballina to Melbourne

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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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

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On average you can expect to pay $227 for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $100 while the most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Melbourne) is currently priced at $198.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from Ballina to Melbourne?

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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 (49%), Emirates (49%), Jetstar (49%).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ballina to Melbourne?

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Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Ballina to Melbourne.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Ballina to Melbourne?

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Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 60%.

Question 12

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Ballina to Melbourne, book at least 35 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 29% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $253 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $399.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ballina to Melbourne?

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Flights from Ballina to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Ballina to Melbourne in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $176.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNK to MEL?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Ballina to Melbourne at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 62% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

What airport do you fly from for flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

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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. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Ballina Byron on a regular basis.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

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Deals for Ballina to Melbourne flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ballina to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Ballina to Melbourne by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Ballina to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Ballina to Melbourne with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Ballina to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$202
One-way from	$100
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$250

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$185	Average$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$299	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$354	Average$474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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 Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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