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Cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne from $100

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$198

One-way from

$100

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$226
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/5-17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Ballina to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 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 21 February 2025.

Mon 12/516:00BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 17/513:25MEL - BNK
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$198
Tue 25/316:35BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Thu 27/306:00AVV - BNK
1 stop5h 40mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$268
Sat 15/317:45BNK - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/408:00MEL - BNK
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$299
Sat 15/312:45BNK - MEL
1 stop18h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 6/420:30MEL - BNK
1 stop15h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$389
Tue 18/316:35BNK - AVV
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/306:00AVV - BNK
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$406
Wed 19/311:45BNK - MEL
2 stops7h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 25/306:00MEL - BNK
2 stops5h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$961

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Ballina

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Mon 12/5

16:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

13:25-15:25

Nonstop2h 00m

$198

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Tue 25/3

16:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop5h 40m

$268

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 15/3

17:45-20:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

08:00-12:05

1 stop4h 05m

$299

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 15/3

12:45-07:35

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

20:30-12:05

1 stop15h 35m

$389

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Tue 18/3

16:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 24/3

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

$406

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Wed 19/3

11:45-18:45

2 stops7h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

06:00-11:20

2 stops5h 20m

$961

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 8/3

17:45-20:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$100

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - AVV

BNKAVV

Ballina Byron

Tue 18/3

16:35-07:35

1 stop15h 00m

$107

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Fri 14/3

12:45-23:05

1 stop10h 20m

$199

BallinaMelbourne

BNK - MEL

BNKMEL

Ballina Byron

Sat 8/3

09:25-22:40

2 stops13h 15m

$379

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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

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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 14 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 21 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 21 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

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 ($198), Virgin Australia ($389), and Qantas Airways ($961) offers the cheapest pricing from Ballina to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Ballina to Melbourne for 30% 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 (64%), Emirates (64%), Jetstar (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $166 for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Melbourne) is currently priced at $198.

  • 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$187Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$288Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$348Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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