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Cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne from $94

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — MEL
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Ballina Byron to Melbourne are usually found in May or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 12 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$199

One-way from

$94

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$232
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/3-24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 12 February 2025.

Fri 21/317:45BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 24/315:10MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/2$199
Wed 12/316:35BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Wed 19/306:00AVV - BNK
1 stop5h 40mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$229
Fri 28/317:45BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/408:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$286
Sat 22/216:35BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/206:00AVV - BNK
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$379
Thu 20/212:45BNK - MEL
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 23/206:00MEL - BNK
1 stop6h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$393
Sat 8/311:45BNK - MEL
2 stops9h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 11/319:45MEL - BNK
2 stops15h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,337

Find flights from Ballina to Melbourne within your budget

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 12 February 2025.

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BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Fri 21/3

17:45-20:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

15:10-17:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$199

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Thu 13/3

09:25-23:15

1 stop13h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 20/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop5h 40m

$234

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Thu 27/3

17:45-20:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

$286

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Tue 4/3

12:45-17:35

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

08:00-12:05

1 stop4h 05m

$358

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Sat 22/2

16:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 24/2

06:00-12:05

1 stop6h 05m

$379

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 8/3

11:45-21:05

2 stops9h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

19:45-11:20

2 stops15h 35m

$1,337

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Fri 14/3

11:45-17:45

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

18:55-17:55

2 stops23h 00m

$1,730

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 8/3

17:45-20:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$99

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Wed 26/2

16:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

$100

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Fri 28/2

16:20-20:05

1 stop3h 45m

$180

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Best time to book a flight from Ballina to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Ballina to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ballina to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 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 12 February 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 12 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Ballina to Melbourne have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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 2 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), Virgin Australia ($358), and Qantas Airways ($1,337) offers the cheapest pricing from Ballina to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Ballina to Melbourne for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ballina to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $180 and $322 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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 (68%), Emirates (68%), Jetstar (68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $187 for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Melbourne) is currently priced at $191.

  • 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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