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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK)

MEL — BNK
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$225
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Ballina in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Ballina flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Ballina flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Ballina flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Ballina flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Ballina flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Ballina. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

Booking 75 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 month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina (average of $55). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina in September is currently the most expensive (average of $76). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 January 15, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina as you normally would.

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 January 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina, such as Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
507 reviews

Food

5.6

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MEL - AKL

Delay Delay Delay. If that isn’t enough to set the mood, we then had to witness passengers abuse flight staff trying to get us on board quicker and due to their rudeness we all had to keep waiting. Thanks to them and Jetstar with their delays.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
507 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
507 reviews

Food

5.6

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MEL - AKL

Delay Delay Delay. If that isn’t enough to set the mood, we then had to witness passengers abuse flight staff trying to get us on board quicker and due to their rudeness we all had to keep waiting. Thanks to them and Jetstar with their delays.

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) 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.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($154), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Ballina. Jetstar is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina consider choosing Qantas Airways (75%), Emirates (75%) or Jetstar (38%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina (average of $55). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina in September is currently the most expensive (average of $76). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$154Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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