BNK - MEL

$125 Find Cheap Flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ballina to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ballina to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$238
Overall average: $412
Jetstar
Tue 9/12Sat 13/12
BNK - MEL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$125
Typical prices: $96-$147
Jetstar
Mon 9/2
BNK - MEL • Direct
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Ballina to Melbourne (BNK-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Ballina to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne

Tue, 9 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
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14:20 - 16:35BNK-MEL
2h 15mdirect
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11:40 - 13:40MEL-BNK
2h 00mdirect
$238Jetstar
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Wed, 10 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
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14:20 - 16:35BNK-MEL
2h 15mdirect
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11:40 - 13:40MEL-BNK
2h 00mdirect
$255Jetstar
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Thu, 1 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
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14:20 - 16:35BNK-MEL
2h 15mdirect
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11:40 - 13:40MEL-BNK
2h 00mdirect
$276Jetstar
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Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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14:20 - 16:35BNK-MEL
2h 15mdirect
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11:40 - 13:40MEL-BNK
2h 00mdirect
$283Jetstar
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Wed, 17 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
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13:35 - 15:50BNK-MEL
2h 15mdirect
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08:30 - 12:05MEL-BNK
3h 35m1 stop
$289Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 23 May - Tue, 26 May
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12:45 - 18:35BNK-MEL
5h 50m1 stop
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06:00 - 12:05MEL-BNK
6h 05m1 stop
$296Virgin Australia
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Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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14:20 - 16:35BNK-MEL
2h 15mdirect
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07:00 - 12:05MEL-BNK
5h 05m1 stop
$313Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 17:35BNK-MEL
4h 50m1 stop
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07:30 - 12:05MEL-BNK
4h 35m1 stop
$314Virgin Australia
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Tue, 9 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 16:35BNK-MEL
3h 50m1 stop
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11:40 - 13:40MEL-BNK
2h 00mdirect
$319Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
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14:20 - 16:35BNK-MEL
2h 15mdirect
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11:40 - 13:40MEL-BNK
2h 00mdirect
$325Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ballina to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ballina to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $412 and $354 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Ballina to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ballina to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport was $125 for a one-way ticket and $238 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ballina and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ballina to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $398 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $430 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ballina to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Ballina with another airline.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ballina to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $126 or less one-way and $212 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Ballina Byron to Melbourne?

 
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Ballina Byron to Melbourne

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Melbourne to Ballina Byron

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Ballina to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ballina to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ballina to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 424 reviews
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

6.0 GoodStephen, Oct 2025OOL - SYD
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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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