Cheap flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay from $101

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNE
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Byron Bay are usually found in June or August, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.

Sun 14/613:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Wed 17/616:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/5$201
Sun 7/613:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 21/616:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/5$203
Sun 14/613:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 21/616:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$207
Fri 29/513:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 30/516:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/4$209
Sat 13/613:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 20/616:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$211
Thu 18/613:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 22/616:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$232
Wed 26/813:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 4/916:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/5$248
Sat 27/613:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 30/616:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$252
Mon 25/519:15
MEL
-
BNK
1 stop13h 05m
Jetstar
Fri 29/516:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$255
Thu 23/713:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 26/716:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/5$258
Thu 21/513:25
MEL
-
BNK
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 25/516:05
BNK
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$261
Thu 21/506:00
AVV
-
BNK
1 stop26h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 25/508:55
BNK
-
AVV
1 stop24h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$277

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Byron Bay

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Byron Bay flight deals. Data was last updated 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$201

One-way from

$101

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$221
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/6-17/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Byron Bay
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Byron Bay
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

13:25-15:25

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Sat 30/5

16:05-18:25

Nonstop2h 20m

$209

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

13:25-15:25

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Tue 30/6

16:05-18:25

Nonstop2h 20m

$252

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 21/5

06:00-08:20

1 stop26h 20m

Ballina Byron

Mon 25/5

08:55-09:45

1 stop24h 50m

$277

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 22/5

20:55-08:20

1 stop11h 25m

Ballina Byron

Sat 30/5

16:55-22:50

1 stop5h 55m

$287

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 1/7

06:00-16:10

1 stop10h 10m

Ballina Byron

Thu 9/7

12:40-20:20

1 stop7h 40m

$290

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 23/5

06:00-16:10

1 stop10h 10m

Ballina Byron

Sat 30/5

16:55-22:50

1 stop5h 55m

$293

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

06:00-16:10

1 stop10h 10m

Ballina Byron

Fri 4/9

08:55-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

$298

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Sat 30/5

16:55-07:40

1 stop14h 45m

$325

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 30/10

20:55-08:40

1 stop11h 45m

Ballina Byron

Tue 3/11

16:35-07:35

1 stop15h 00m

$326

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/7

20:55-08:20

1 stop11h 25m

Ballina Byron

Sun 26/7

08:55-16:05

1 stop7h 10m

$337

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BY9?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 May 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Byron Bay in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Byron Bay flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Byron Bay

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Byron Bay. 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 3 May 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to BY9 are scheduled on a Friday (137 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Byron Bay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Byron Bay. 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 Byron Bay. Reviews last updated 3 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Byron Bay. 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.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Melbourne to Byron Bay flights?

    Avalon Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine are the choices available when going to Byron Bay from Melbourne. Tullamarine Airport is also known as Melbourne Airport and is the main airport serving the city. This airport has four terminals which include a budget domestic terminal, two domestic terminals, and an international terminal. During 2016 nearly 35 million passengers used the airport, making it the second busiest airport in the country. This airport has two intersecting runways with expansions planned.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    Travelers looking to go from Melbourne to Byron Bay have direct, nonstop options available. Qantas and Jetstar are the two main airlines who run this flight. This flight is available numerous times each day. Flights on the direct route may range in price, but all of the flights run around the same time at 2h to 2h 15m. In addition to direct flights, there are also stopover flights available. In many cases, these flights are less expensive although the flight may last longer.

  • What are the stopover options between Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    The planes leaving Melbourne for Byron Bay most often stop in Sydney. Surprisingly, many of the stopovers that only pause in Sydney cost more than direct flights. There are also stopover flights that come down in two places, whether that is Launceston (LST) and Sydney (SYD) or Wagga Wagga (WGA) and Sydney. Flights with two stops may last anywhere from 6h 25m-44h 30m. The longer flights are available from airlines like Jetstar and Regional Express. The length of the trip is largely based on which stopovers are in the middle of the flight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    Going from Melbourne to Byron Bay does not require the use of a visa or a passport. However, make sure you bring a picture identification with you to the airport.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. Melbourne and Byron Bay are separated by a distance of 1271 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Byron Bay are Alliance Airlines (100%), Air Niugini (97%) and Japan Airlines (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay is generally $1,060, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Ballina Byron), you can expect to pay $201 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Byron Bay 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Byron Bay

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay. 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 3 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$74Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$100Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$157Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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