MEL - BNK

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Ballina, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
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Tue 11/25
MEL - BNK • multi-stop
Cheapest one-way
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Tue 11/25
MEL - BNK • multi-stop
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 29% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ballina (MEL-BNK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Ballina that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Ballina flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Ballina to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina is June, where tickets cost $137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $272 and $244 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $348, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.

When to book flights from Melbourne to Ballina

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Ballina based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Ballina flights

  • What onsite hotels are there at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    There are many onsite hotels at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, such as PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport and Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, an IHG Hotel and ibis budget Melbourne Airport. So if you have an early departure or your flight from Melbourne is delayed, you do not need to worry about travelling into the city inconveniently or late at night.

  • What flights are available from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?

    If you fly via Jetstar Airlines, you can enjoy direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina. However, most flights allow one layover. You may stop in Sydney before completing your journey. Note that the layover may last from around 45min to over 3 hours.  

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Ballina?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Ballina?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Ballina flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Ballina?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Ballina on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Ballina.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Ballina?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ballina from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ballina with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and BNK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ballina from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina

  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), a regional airport in Ballina, serves Ballina and the neighbouring Byron Bay, which is about a 20min drive north. Ballina Shire Council owns and operates the terminal. The regional airport has direct flights weekly to Sydney, Melbourne and Dubbo. Additionally, travellers can catch flights to Newcastle and Canberra from here. Thus, Ballina Airport provides a convenient, fast and easy way to and from the eye-catching Northern Rivers region.
  • If you are travelling to Ballina, New South Wales, on business, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a well-travelled route for business travellers. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is usually recommended for this route, as it is located centrally in Ballina. It is well organised and efficient, with access to the Ballina city centre via taxis and buses by the Blanch’s Bus Company.
  • Before boarding your flight at Melbourne Airport, you can put your feet up at the several lounges in the airport. Most of the lounges, where can enjoy your favourite cuisine, are in Terminal 2. They include the exotic House Lounge and Premium Plaza Lounge. Also, Qantas Club and Air New Zealand Lounge are in Terminal 2, and you can find REX Lounge in Terminal 4. While the lounges allow passengers to pre-book, paying at the entrance is also possible.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Ballina?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Ballina Byron.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Melbourne to Ballina Byron

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Jetstar

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Tuesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Thursday

Jetstar

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Friday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

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Sunday

Jetstar

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Ballina Byron to Melbourne

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Jetstar

Jetstar

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Jetstar

Jetstar

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Jetstar

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Thursday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Sunday

Jetstar

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Ballina

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Ballina. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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JetstarOverall score based on 485 reviews
7.3Crew
5.7Food
6.8Boarding
5.1Entertainment
6.4Comfort
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Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

4.0 OkayJennifer, Nov 2025MEL - OOL
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Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
Ballina (BNK)