Find cheap airlines flights from Melbourne to Ballina

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Melbourne to Ballina, including Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Ballina according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina: One way flights from $72, round trip flights from $127. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

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

Flight Info | Melbourne to Ballina

The distance between Melbourne and Ballina is approximately 1,274.15 km. It takes around 2 hours on average to fly from Melbourne to Ballina. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$72
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$127
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,274.15 km
Average flight time2 hours
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Ballina route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Melbourne to Ballina

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

The average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Ballina purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Ballina is June, with an average price of $90; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $175.

$175
$133
$90
$48
  • $90
    Jun
  • $108
    Jul
  • $101
    Aug
  • $136
    Sep
  • $117
    Oct
  • $126
    Nov
  • $175
    Dec
  • $129
    Jan
  • $100
    Feb
  • $136
    Mar
  • $144
    Apr
  • $112
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Ballina during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Melbourne to Ballina during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ballina are available on Jun 21, with fares starting at $80.

$155
$118
$80
$43
    Cheapest
  • $113
    15
    Jun
  • $144
    16
  • $155
    17
  • $120
    18
  • $146
    19
  • $133
    20
  • $80
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ballina (MEL-BNK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as $72 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to BNK on Sat, Jul 18), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $127 departing on Thu, Jul 30 and returning on Tue, Aug 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Ballina with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Ballina. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ464 (14:17)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Ballina, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jul 18, with one-way flights priced at just $72.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ballina travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Ballina is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Ballina on June 24, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at $149.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Ballina, with Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (MEL-BNK) is by far the most common option on this route: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).
  • The time difference between Ballina and Melbourne is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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