BNK

Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ballina – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 26% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Jetstar. Average duration is 2h
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
Top routes
MEL - BNK
Cheapest • 1% average savings
AVV - BNK
Most popular
Insights
Insights
Avoid delays
Jetstar
Most punctual • 80% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
When to book
14 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 17% price drop
October
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Ballina!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ballina

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina

Multiple Airlines Logo
ME1  Meldreth-BNK Ballina Byron
2053 kmmulti-stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
BNK  Ballina Byron-ME1 Meldreth
2053 kmmulti-stop
Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne to Ballina flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Ballina. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Ballina at $260 return.
•December ($382) and September ($354) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Melbourne to Ballina the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne to Ballina are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals

Key details for Melbourne to Ballina flights

Low season

February
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in traveller numbers.

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

Your Melbourne to Ballina flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:05 and lands at 13:05
    • Latest: departs at 11:05 and lands at 13:05.

    The flight takes about 2h.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

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

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne to Ballina?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne to Ballina flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne to Ballina range from $253 to $403, with an average of $315 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne to Ballina flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $315 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Melbourne to Ballina?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $294 return, compared with $449 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Jetstar is the only airline operating Melbourne to Ballina flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Melbourne to Ballina spread across the day?

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

  • Which car hire options are available at Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)?

    Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • EverythingFleet
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne to 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).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Melbourne to Ballina?

    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, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne to Ballina pass through?

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Melbourne to Ballina. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $260 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $342, a difference of $82.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Only Jetstar operates flights between Melbourne and Ballina.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Melbourne to Ballina flights?

    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
    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Melbourne to Ballina flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $260, about $82 less than Friday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne to Ballina trip for May. Fares historically average $260 return in that month – typically $122 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ballina Byron Airport.

    • The Cubana Ballina
    • Ballina Byron Motor Inn

Prefer to fly 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

Jetstar

Jetstar

Tuesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Thursday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Sunday

Jetstar

Jetstar

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Ballina Byron to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Tuesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Thursday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Sunday

Jetstar

Jetstar

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Melbourne to Ballina

Complete your trip to Ballina with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in Ballina
Hotels in Ballina
Holidays in Ballina