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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ballina from $166

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNK
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Ballina Byron are usually found in May or June, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Ballina (BNK). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$203

One-way from

$166

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$332
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/3-15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Ballina
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Ballina
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ballina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Ballina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 8/315:10MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Sat 15/317:45BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 15/1$203
Sun 23/215:10MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/216:20BNK - MEL
1 stop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$230
Sat 1/306:00AVV - BNK
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Wed 5/316:35BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$241
Sun 9/308:30MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 16/316:20BNK - MEL
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$261
Sat 25/120:55AVV - BNK
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/118:30BNK - AVV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$468
Sat 3/509:35MEL - BNK
1 stop3h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 9/517:25BNK - MEL
1 stop4h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$599

Find flights from Melbourne to Ballina within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Ballina 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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

15:10-17:10

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Sat 15/3

17:45-20:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$203

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

15:10-17:10

Nonstop2h 00m

Ballina Byron

Fri 28/2

16:20-20:05

1 stop3h 45m

$230

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 1/3

06:00-15:55

1 stop9h 55m

Ballina Byron

Wed 5/3

16:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

$241

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

08:30-12:05

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Sun 16/3

16:20-20:35

1 stop4h 15m

$261

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 25/1

20:55-08:35

1 stop11h 40m

Ballina Byron

Fri 31/1

18:30-23:15

1 stop4h 45m

$468

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

09:35-13:10

1 stop3h 35m

Ballina Byron

Fri 9/5

17:25-21:35

1 stop4h 10m

$599

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

15:10-17:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$166

MelbourneBallina

MEL - BNK

MELBNK

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

07:00-12:05

1 stop5h 05m

$183

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/3

06:00-08:35

1 stop26h 35m

$214

MelbourneBallina

AVV - BNK

AVVBNK

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 7/3

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

$323

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Ballina

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Ballina. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina (average of $88). Flying from Melbourne to Ballina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $140). 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 MEL to BNK?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Ballina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Ballina, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Ballina. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Ballina

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Ballina. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to BNK 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 Ballina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ballina. 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 Ballina. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Ballina by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Ballina. 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 into for flights to Ballina from Melbourne?

    Located just 3.1 km from the city centre, Ballina Byron is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Ballina from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Ballina Byron (BNK) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $203, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Ballina and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $261 and $678, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $166 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $183 and $333, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Consider Qantas Airways (67%), Emirates (67%) or Jetstar (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Ballina.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    On average you can expect to pay $270 for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Ballina Byron) is currently priced at $195.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina 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 Melbourne to Ballina?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina (average of $88). Flying from Melbourne to Ballina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $140). 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 Melbourne to Ballina

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Ballina. 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$174Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$272Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$379Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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