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$124 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ballina

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina departing on 12/2. 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 Melbourne to Ballina, 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 Melbourne to Ballina, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$203
Typical prices: $239-$397
Jetstar
Mon 20/4Fri 24/4
MEL - BNK • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$206
Typical prices: $189-$233
Jetstar
Wed 11/2Sat 14/2
MEL - BNK • Direct
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Best reviews • 7.6 score
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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

Mon, 20 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
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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
$203Jetstar
Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$206Jetstar
Sat, 28 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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16:05 - 18:25
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$227Jetstar
Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$235Jetstar
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$246Jetstar
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$248Jetstar
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$249Jetstar
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$250Jetstar
Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
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16:05 - 18:25
BNK
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$252Jetstar
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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20:55 - 11:40
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BNK
14h 45m
1 stop
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12:45 - 23:15
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10h 30m
1 stop
$278Multiple Airlines
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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 April.

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 $155 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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday 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 June, where tickets cost $199 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $379 and $376 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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$124
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.
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 flights from Melbourne to Ballina

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Ballina was $124 for a one-way ticket and $203 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 432 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

2.0 MediocreRon, Dec 2025
CBR - BNE
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

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!

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

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.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

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.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

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.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

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

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