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

• Earliest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 16:00
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 16:00.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport range from $224 to $331, with an average of $280 over the past 12 months. Anything below $224 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $280 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $262 return, compared with $362 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Jetstar is the only airline operating Ballina to Melbourne Airport flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$80 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $205 to $1,948. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ballina to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $240 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $330, a difference of $90.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Ballina and Melbourne Airport.

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.

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

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