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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina

MEL — BNK
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

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September

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June

Average price

£127
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ballina from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Ballina. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BNK?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Ballina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ballina in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ballina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ballina. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ballina. Reviews last updated 26 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Ballina to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
468 reviews
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Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
468 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Ballina. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ballina from Melbourne?

    Ballina Byron (BNK), located 1.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Ballina. 1 airline have flights to Ballina Byron from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Ballina Byron should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ballina round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Ballina, with prices starting at £128. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ballina for 11% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

    Consider Qantas Airways (61%), Emirates (61%) or Jetstar (61%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ballina that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Ballina flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Ballina

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Ballina. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
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JetstarCheapest£128Average£141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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