Question 1

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

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($159), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Ballina. Jetstar is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Ballina flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Ballina

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The most flights from MEL to BNK are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Question 5

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina consider choosing Qantas Airways (61%), Emirates (61%) or Jetstar (61%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Ballina.

Question 7

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina, book at least 56 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 96% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $183 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $262.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Ballina from Melbourne Airport. Prices for June average $193 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $123. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a June flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in September

Question 9

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Ballina is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Ballina Byron (BNK) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Ballina. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ballina Byron from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Ballina airport from Melbourne. It is only a 1.9 mi journey from Ballina Byron (BNK) to Ballina’s city center.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ballina?

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

Question 13

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

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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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