Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €62 and round-trip from €131. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of €98. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as €187.

€187
€143
€98
€54
    Cheapest
  • €187
    Sep
  • €131
    Oct
  • €128
    Nov
  • €119
    Dec
  • €135
    Jan
  • €98
    Feb
  • €113
    Mar
  • €128
    Apr
  • €113
    May
  • €100
    Jun
  • €116
    Jul
  • €118
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€145
€125
€104
€84
    Cheapest
  • €125
    Mon
  • €121
    Tue
  • €104
    Wed
  • €110
    Thu
  • €128
    Fri
  • €115
    Sat
  • €145
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €62) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €62
Virgin Australia
From €101
Qantas Airways
From €126

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What is the flight schedule from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Ballina to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ465

    4:05 PM

    BNK

    2h 20m

    6:25 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ457

    8:55 AM

    BNK

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:20 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ525

    4:25 PM

    SYD

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    6:05 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
  4. VA1140

    12:45 PM

    BNK

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    2:05 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ537

    9:05 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
  6. JQ457

    8:55 AM

    BNK

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:20 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ529

    9:00 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:35 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
  8. JQ457

    8:55 AM

    BNK

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:20 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ501

    6:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,272.87 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €62
Cheapest return ticket price €131

FAQs for Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 2 hours 6 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 16:05, and the last departs at 16:05, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €230 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) at 17:45 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 20:00.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1516 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from €62, and round-trip fares start from €131. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 9 minutes, and around 6 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport is €199. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from €62. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and Melbourne Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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