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Only Jetstar operates flights between Melbourne and Ballina.

Flights from Melbourne to Ballina may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL). Flights usually arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK).

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $285 return, compared with $413 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$132 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Melbourne to Ballina pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Melbourne to Ballina route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $267 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $321, a difference of $54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Melbourne to Ballina route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Ballina flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 10:10
• Latest: departs at 13:25 and lands at 15:25.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of $302. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne to Ballina takes 2h 00m, covering 2,053 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Ballina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Jetstar is the only airline operating Melbourne to Ballina flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $40 for economy cars. Top options include:
· EverythingFleet
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Sixt

Return flights from Melbourne to Ballina range from $244 to $388, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.