Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Ballina to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ballina to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $321 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $244 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Ballina to Melbourne take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Melbourne from Ballina is typically 2h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,046 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Ballina and Melbourne Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Ballina and lands in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 20m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport was $112 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ballina to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Ballina, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Ballina to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Ballina at 10:50 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 13:10.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Ballina to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport jets off at 16:05 and lands at 18:25.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Ballina and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Ballina to Melbourne Airport. They are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $115. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ballina to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $309 and $301 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 Ballina to Melbourne.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Ballina with another airline.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 Melbourne from Ballina up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 16

How often are flights from Ballina to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Ballina and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 24% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 103 minutes.

Question 17

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Ballina to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 24% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 18

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 19

What is the most punctual flight time for Ballina to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Ballina and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Ballina to Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($203) and Virgin Australia ($344).

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 23

How much is a return flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Melbourne Airport from Ballina usually cost between $221 and $321 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $203 on Jetstar (5 Feb–7 Feb).

Question 24

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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