MEL - BNK

$110 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 17/1. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$206
Overall average: $369
Jetstar
Wed 17/12Thu 25/12
MEL - BNK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$110
Typical prices: $92-$186
Jetstar
Sat 17/1
MEL - BNK • Direct
Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $237 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 28% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ballina (MEL-BNK)

 
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, 17 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Jetstar Logo
10:55 - 12:55
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
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Jetstar Logo
11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$237Jetstar
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
3h 50m1 stop
$262Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
Jetstar Logo
11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$271Jetstar
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 13:40
MEL
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BNK
2h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
3h 50m1 stop
$278Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
3h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
2h 15mdirect
$284Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
07:00 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
5h 05m1 stop
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12:45 - 07:35
BNK
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MEL
18h 50m1 stop
$290Virgin Australia
Tue, 12 May - Sat, 16 May
Virgin Australia Logo
10:00 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
26h 05m1 stop
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12:45 - 20:35
BNK
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MEL
7h 50m1 stop
$299Virgin Australia
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
08:30 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
3h 35m1 stop
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12:45 - 21:35
BNK
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MEL
8h 50m1 stop
$302Virgin Australia
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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06:00 - 12:05
MEL
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BNK
6h 05m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 16:35
BNK
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MEL
3h 50m1 stop
$305Virgin Australia
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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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Ballina on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Ballina is June, where tickets cost $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $413 and $369 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $260 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Ballina, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$110
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina flights

  • What onsite hotels are there at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    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.

  • What flights are available from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?

    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.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina was $110 for a one-way ticket and $206 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

    When flying out of Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Ballina, also known as Ballina Byron.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Ballina.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Ballina, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Ballina are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $399 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $389 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $132 or less one-way and $294 or less round-trip.
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), a regional airport in Ballina, serves Ballina and the neighbouring Byron Bay, which is about a 20min drive north. Ballina Shire Council owns and operates the terminal. The regional airport has direct flights weekly to Sydney, Melbourne and Dubbo. Additionally, travellers can catch flights to Newcastle and Canberra from here. Thus, Ballina Airport provides a convenient, fast and easy way to and from the eye-catching Northern Rivers region.
  • If you are travelling to Ballina, New South Wales, on business, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a well-travelled route for business travellers. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is usually recommended for this route, as it is located centrally in Ballina. It is well organised and efficient, with access to the Ballina city centre via taxis and buses by the Blanch’s Bus Company.
  • Before boarding your flight at Melbourne Airport, you can put your feet up at the several lounges in the airport. Most of the lounges, where can enjoy your favourite cuisine, are in Terminal 2. They include the exotic House Lounge and Premium Plaza Lounge. Also, Qantas Club and Air New Zealand Lounge are in Terminal 2, and you can find REX Lounge in Terminal 4. While the lounges allow passengers to pre-book, paying at the entrance is also possible.

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 Airport 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

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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

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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 426 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreStephen, Dec 2025
PER - SYD
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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!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

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.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

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.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

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

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

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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