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Cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne from $169

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — MEL
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ballina Byron to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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 (ME1). 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$199

One-way from

$169

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$258
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/8-20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 July 2025.

Wed 13/816:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 20/813:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 30/6$199
Tue 29/708:55BNK - AVV
1 stop7h 10mJetstar
Tue 5/820:55AVV - BNK
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$237
Sat 23/816:05BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/808:15MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$284
Thu 14/812:45BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 21/808:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/6$331
Thu 25/1217:00BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00AVV - BNK
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$599

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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 1 July 2025.
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Ballina

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Wed 13/8

16:05-18:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

13:25-15:25

Nonstop2h 00m

$199

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Tue 29/7

08:55-16:05

1 stop7h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 5/8

20:55-08:20

1 stop11h 25m

$237

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 23/8

16:05-18:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

08:15-12:05

1 stop3h 50m

$284

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Thu 14/8

12:45-16:35

1 stop3h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 21/8

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

$331

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Thu 25/12

17:00-23:15

1 stop6h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 28/12

06:00-16:30

1 stop10h 30m

$599

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Fri 15/8

16:05-18:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$169

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 11/10

12:45-17:35

1 stop4h 50m

$184

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Sat 11/10

16:40-22:50

1 stop6h 10m

$208

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Best time to book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Ballina to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 77 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.

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

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.

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 1 July 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Ballina to Melbourne

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 1 July 2025.

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).

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 1 July 2025.
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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

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?

    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.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($199), and Virgin Australia ($331) offers the cheapest pricing from Ballina to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Ballina to Melbourne for 28% 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 (69%), Emirates (69%), Jetstar (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $168 for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $85 while the most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Melbourne) is currently priced at $199.

  • 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, 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Ballina to Melbourne

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 1 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$182Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$279Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$351Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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