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Only Jetstar operates flights between Ballina and Melbourne Airport.

Flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Ballina Byron (BNK) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $249 return, compared with $338 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$120 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Ballina to Melbourne Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $232 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $305, a difference of $73. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ballina to Melbourne Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Ballina to Melbourne Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ballina to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 and lands at 13:10
• Latest: departs at 16:05 and lands at 18:25.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% above the route average of $265. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport takes 2h 20m, covering 2,046 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Ballina to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $189, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Jetstar is the only airline operating Ballina to Melbourne Airport flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Return flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport range from $216 to $326, with an average of $265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $216 counts as a good deal.