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

• Earliest: departs at 11:05 and lands at 13:05
• Latest: departs at 13:25 and lands at 15:25.

The flight takes about 2h.

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

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina takes 2h, covering 2,046 km.

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

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina range from $252 to $404, with an average of $312 over the past 12 months. Anything below $252 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $312 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $296 return, compared with $451 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$137 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Ballina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $231, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EverythingFleet
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Sixt

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK).

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

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $273 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $333, a difference of $60.

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

Only Jetstar operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Ballina.

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

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

There are many onsite hotels at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, such as PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport and Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, an IHG Hotel and ibis budget Melbourne Airport. So if you have an early departure or your flight from Melbourne is delayed, you do not need to worry about travelling into the city inconveniently or late at night.

If you fly via Jetstar Airlines, you can enjoy direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina. However, most flights allow one layover. You may stop in Sydney before completing your journey. Note that the layover may last from around 45min to over 3 hours.