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August 7 - August 10

Cheapest

BNK - Melbourne

$187

$127

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August 6 - August 9

Cheapest

BNK - Melbourne

$186

$127

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August 20 - August 24

Cheapest

Best

BNK - Melbourne

$184

$127

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August 12 - August 15

Cheapest

BNK - Melbourne

$183

$127

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August 24 - August 27

Cheapest

Best

BNK - Melbourne

$184

$127

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October 14 - October 28

Cheapest

Best

BNK - Melbourne

$185

$127

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July 23 - July 26

BNK - Melbourne

$167

$136

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August 21 - August 25

BNK - Melbourne

$184

$136

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August 8 - August 9

BNK - Melbourne

$188

$136

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July 17 - July 22

Earliest

BNK - Melbourne

$169

$143

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Insights for flights from Ballina to Melbourne

For cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne, right now about 30% of recent fares are classified as a good price. Fares typically range from $187–$443, with a median of $309. Currently, prices are near the typical level.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Ballina to Melbourne, you'll find that December stands out with a median fare of $119. Following closely, November offers a median fare of $124, while September presents a median of $159. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from Ballina to Melbourne takes approximately 9h 40m, including connections. This is due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. The overall distance covered on this route is 1273 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 3.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so frequent checks can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Ballina to Melbourne

Regular price: $143 - $354

Prices for flights from Ballina to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $143 and $354. The current lowest deal is $127 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 7-Aug 10.

now $127

Low $143

High $354

The cheapest time to fly from Ballina to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Banak to Melbourne is December, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $507. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $119

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $507

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Direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Ballina to Melbourne

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$507

$255

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$510

$212

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$464

$243

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

$575

$282

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

$561

$286

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

$565

$299

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ballina to Melbourne

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$573 → $211

63%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$577 → $265

54%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$574 → $264

54%

3 nights

Dec 27 - Dec 30

$575 → $265

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Ballina to Melbourne

Ballina - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Ballina to Melbourne are near the typical level of $309.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the cheapest prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 40m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights on this route is 9h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.8% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Ballina to Melbourne appear frequently, about 0.87 per day.

Ballina main airports to depart from

Ballina Byron Gateway (BNK)

Cheapest

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a convenient option for flights from Ballina to Melbourne.

📍 ~0 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Ballina to Melbourne.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative arrival point for your journey to Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon is a practical alternative, serving as a secondary airport for the Melbourne metropolitan area.

📍 ~55 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a regional option with scheduled services, accessible via a relatively short drive.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$338

Albury (ABX)

Albury is a major regional hub offering reliable connections, though it requires a longer drive.

📍 ~320 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$315

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra is a full-service capital city airport with an extensive domestic network.

📍 ~470 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$312

Wagga Wagga (WGA)

Wagga Wagga is a regional alternative in southern New South Wales, serving as a backup.

📍 ~450 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$323

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Aug 27

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,249

$767

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Aug 13

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,277

$767

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Aug 23

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,272

$767

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Sep 06

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,297

$767

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Sep 27

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,267

$767

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Aug 25

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,220

$767

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Sep 11

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,272

$767

Save $505

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Aug 10

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,193

$767

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Sep 04

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,267

$767

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Aug 23

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,194

$767

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Sep 11

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,215

$767

Save $448

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Aug 10

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,224

$767

Save $457

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Aug 13

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,220

$767

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Aug 17

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,184

$767

Save $417

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Sep 03

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,244

$767

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Aug 18

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,186

$767

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Aug 27

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,196

$767

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Aug 26

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,239

$767

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Aug 26

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,174

$767

Save $407

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Sep 22

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,191

$767

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Aug 25

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,150

$767

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Aug 25

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,167

$767

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Sep 04

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,177

$767

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Sep 01

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,185

$767

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Sep 01

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,147

$767

Save $380

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Aug 10

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,116

$767

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Aug 31

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,175

$767

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Aug 27

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,153

$767

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Aug 13

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,171

$767

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Sep 11

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,206

$767

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Aug 23

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,173

$767

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Sep 01

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,169

$767

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Aug 27

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,122

$767

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Aug 26

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,151

$767

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Aug 18

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,115

$767

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Sep 11

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,177

$767

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Aug 13

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,140

$767

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Aug 31

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,130

$767

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Sep 04

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,184

$767

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Aug 23

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,114

$767

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Aug 31

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,142

$767

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Sep 03

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,202

$767

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Sep 03

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,149

$767

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Aug 13

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,148

$767

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Aug 18

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,169

$767

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Aug 17

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,110

$767

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Aug 23

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,149

$767

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Aug 17

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,149

$767

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Aug 17

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,110

$767

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Sep 03

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,179

$767

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Aug 18

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,115

$767

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Sep 06

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,179

$767

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Sep 04

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,149

$767

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Sep 04

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,206

$767

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Aug 23

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,114

$767

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Aug 17

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,167

$767

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Sep 06

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,200

$767

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Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,202

$767

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Aug 13

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,114

$767

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Sep 06

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,149

$767

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Aug 23

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,119

$767

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Aug 10

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,116

$767

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Aug 10

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,156

$767

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Aug 10

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,143

$767

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Aug 18

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,175

$767

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Sep 03

Melbourne, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,171

$767

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Aug 25

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,095

$767

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Aug 27

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,095

$767

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Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,095

$767

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Aug 31

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,103

$767

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Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,095

$767

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Sep 01

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,120

$767

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Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,120

$767

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Aug 31

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,103

$767

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Aug 26

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,098

$767

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Aug 27

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,095

$767

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Aug 26

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,095

$767

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Aug 26

Melbourne, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,095

$767

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Jun 19

Melbourne, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,425

$967

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Sep 18

Melbourne, Australia

65% AI deal score

$1,261

$991

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Sep 18

Melbourne, Australia

49% AI deal score

$1,187

$991

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Sep 23

Melbourne, Australia

49% AI deal score

$1,195

$991

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $205. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $245. For travelers planning ahead, this longer booking window generally offers the most favorable prices. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $527.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne is considered to be $187 or less. The median price for this route was $309. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $443 or less. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below the $187 threshold can help identify a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Ballina to Melbourne are December, with a median price of $119, and November, with a median price of $124. September also shows a relatively low median price of $159. The annual median price for this route is $309, indicating that these months offer significantly lower fares compared to the yearly average.

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