What percentage of Ballina to Melbourne flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.4% of flights from Ballina to Melbourne were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers historically has been 2. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route.

What's the flight time from Ballina to Melbourne?

The typical direct flight time from Ballina to Melbourne is 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 1273 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Ballina to Melbourne?

Historically, good prices on flights from Ballina to Melbourne have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable pricing. Travelers can typically find good deals when planning their trips, based on observations over the trailing 30 days.

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A$228
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Ballina to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Ballina to Melbourne

Right now, 59% of recent fares for flights from Ballina to Melbourne are considered a good price. Fares for this route are currently below the typical level, which is good news for travelers seeking cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne. Prices typically range from $173–$439, with a median of $305.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Ballina to Melbourne, the data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $119. November follows closely, offering a median fare of $124, while September also presents a competitive option with a median fare of $159. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

A typical journey from Ballina to Melbourne covers a distance of 1273 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. The median journey time for this route is 2h 20m. However, it is important to note that most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median connecting flight taking 5h 55m. Only a small fraction, 2.4%, of recent fares are for direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne, and connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Ballina to Melbourne

Regular price: A$184 - A$399

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Ballina to Melbourne is AUD184 to AUD399. The current lowest deal is AUD206 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 18.

now A$206

Low A$184

High A$399

The cheapest time to fly from Ballina to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Banak to Melbourne is November, with a median price of $118. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $507. Prices are generally lower from August to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$118

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$507

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Direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Ballina to Melbourne

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$508

A$287

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$525

A$290

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$226

A$206

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$744

A$347

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$744

A$349

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNK - Melbourne

Ballina (BNK) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$760

A$349

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

A$766 → A$255

67%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A$768 → A$349

54%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

A$768 → A$349

55%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

A$764 → A$348

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Ballina to Melbourne

Ballina - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Ballina to Melbourne are below the typical level, with 59% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest median prices.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $119, followed by November at $124.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 20m.

Direct flights typically take 2h 20m, while connecting flights average 5h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 2.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Ballina to Melbourne appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Ballina main airports to depart from

Ballina Byron Gateway (BNK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~0 km from Ballina (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$207

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$207

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Consider Bendigo Airport for essential regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~A$534

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

$775

Save $431

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, booking flights from Ballina to Melbourne 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $205. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had an average price of $245, while those booked 7-13 days out were significantly higher at an average of $527.

A good deal for a flight from Ballina to Melbourne is typically considered to be around $173 or less. This threshold represents prices that are lower than the median price of $305 observed across the trailing 90 days. Prices around $439 or higher are generally considered to be on the more expensive side for this route.

Historically, December, November, and September have offered the cheapest flights from Ballina to Melbourne. In December, the median price was $119, while November saw a median price of $124. September also presented a relatively low median price of $159, which was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability within that month.

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Ballina to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Ballina to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Ballina to Melbourne

Regular price: A$184 - A$399

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Ballina to Melbourne is AUD184 to AUD399. The current lowest deal is AUD206 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 18.

now A$206

Low A$184

High A$399

The cheapest time to fly from Ballina to Melbourne

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$118

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$507

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