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Cheapest return fare
$204
Typical prices: $242-$476
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Wed 4/11Wed 18/11
MEL - BNK • Direct
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$204
Typical prices: $230-$400
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Tue 8/9Tue 15/9
MEL - BNK • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ballina

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Ballina 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 Melbourne to Ballina

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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10:50 - 12:50
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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13:30 - 15:50
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$204Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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13:25 - 15:25
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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16:05 - 18:25
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$204Jetstar
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep
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13:25 - 15:25
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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11:50 - 14:10
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$204Jetstar
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep
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07:45 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
4h 20m
1 stop
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11:50 - 14:10
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$256Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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07:30 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
4h 35m
1 stop
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16:05 - 18:25
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$256Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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07:45 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
4h 20m
1 stop
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16:05 - 18:25
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$260Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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08:00 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
4h 05m
1 stop
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12:45 - 17:35
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MEL
4h 50m
1 stop
$304Virgin Australia
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep
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07:45 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
4h 20m
1 stop
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12:45 - 18:35
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MEL
5h 50m
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$310Virgin Australia
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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15:00 - 20:10
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BNK
5h 10m
1 stop
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07:45 - 12:05
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MEL
4h 20m
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$610Qantas Airways
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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11:15 - 20:10
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BNK
8h 55m
2 stops
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07:45 - 16:35
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MEL
8h 50m
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$713Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Ballina flights

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

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Ballina from Melbourne usually cost between $219 and $352 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $204 on Jetstar (5 Sept–8 Sept).

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Ballina flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne to Ballina costs $189 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ballina (BNK). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

For Melbourne to Ballina, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Ballina back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Ballina, 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 Melbourne to Ballina is February, where tickets cost $233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $376 and $357 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Ballina, 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 Melbourne to Ballina, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$103
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina

When to book flights from Melbourne to Ballina

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Ballina based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 flights from Melbourne to Ballina

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina was $103 for a one-way ticket and $204 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Ballina?

    On your way to Ballina, you’ll fly out from one of these Melbourne airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Ballina Byron.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Ballina?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Ballina.

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

    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 Melbourne to Ballina.

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

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

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

    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 Ballina with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Ballina Byron?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Ballina Byron.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Ballina Byron Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Ballina Byron

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Ballina Byron to Melbourne

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Ballina

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Ballina. 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 Melbourne to Ballina? 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 466 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

10.0 ExcellentAndrea, July 2026
MEL - OOL
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

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!

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

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

No internet on international flights in this dsy and age is bad.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

Packed flight. Urged to check carry-on before boarding only to discover numerous empty overhead bins after boarding. Challenging entertainment screen. After almost 20 minutes to arrive at baggage claim, waited over 30 mins before luggage was loaded on baggage claim carousel.

flight delays seems to be the norm these days. pies with soggy pastry.

Two hours late - lack of communication on why or how long.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

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

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

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

We were visiting from California and did not know Melbourne. When we arrived at the main airport, where we also arrived when we flew in, we found to our horror that we were at the wrong airport! There was no obvious to us indication that there were two airports that Jetstar flew out of in Melbourne, or even that there were two airports. The staff tried to find us seats to Sydney but none were available, so we got an Uber and went to the other airport and managed to catch the original flight. The staff were great and very helpful, including figuring out how to check what bag to not have to pay extra for the luggage. I was contrasted with Ryan Air that we had flown with in Europe a few months previously and been treated as cattle and no smiles, no help, just line up and pay. We were impressed by the friendliness and the help extended to us.

It’s only a moment away until they ask you to stand on the scale and charge you a fee for how heavy you weigh.

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