Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $357 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 $422 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Ballina from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is typically 2h 00m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,046 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Ballina per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Melbourne Airport and lands in Ballina, with an average flight time of 2h 00m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina was $103 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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, Sunday 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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 08:10 and will be landing in Ballina at 10:10.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina jets off at 13:25 and lands at 15:25.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Ballina?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Ballina. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Australia at $154 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What onsite hotels are there at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina is May, where tickets cost $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $375 and $340 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How often are flights from Melbourne to Ballina delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Melbourne and Ballina historically see delays in approximately 22% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 99 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Ballina flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 22% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Ballina flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Ballina?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Ballina were found on Jetstar ($205) and Virgin Australia ($349).

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

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 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $298, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Ballina from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $236 and $370 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $205 on Jetstar (21 Oct–29 Oct).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Ballina is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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