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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €66 and round-trip from €127. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €127 €225
      44% off
      44% off
      €225 €127
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €225
      43% off
      43% off
      €225 €128
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €140 €225
      38% off
      38% off
      €225 €140
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €148
      34% off
      €225 €148
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €150
      33% off
      €225 €150
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €150
      33% off
      €225 €150
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €151
      33% off
      €225 €151
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €152
      32% off
      €225 €152
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      BNK 13:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €154
      32% off
      €225 €154
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNK 14:00
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
      BNK 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Ballina - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €66 €192
      66% off
      66% off
      €192 €66
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €67 €128
      48% off
      48% off
      €128 €67
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €72 €192
      63% off
      63% off
      €192 €72
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €73
      43% off
      €128 €73
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €76
      41% off
      €128 €76
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNK 14:00
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €66 €192
      66% off
      66% off
      €192 €66
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €67 €128
      48% off
      48% off
      €128 €67
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €72 €192
      63% off
      63% off
      €192 €72
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €73
      43% off
      €128 €73
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €76
      41% off
      €128 €76
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNK 14:00
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €66 €368
      82% off
      82% off
      €368 €66
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €67 €368
      82% off
      82% off
      €368 €67
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €73 €368
      80% off
      80% off
      €368 €73
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €76
      79% off
      €368 €76
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      79% off
      €368 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      79% off
      €368 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €86
      77% off
      €368 €86
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €87
      76% off
      €368 €87
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €88
      76% off
      €368 €88
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNK 14:00
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €68 €357
      81% off
      81% off
      €357 €68
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €78 €357
      78% off
      78% off
      €357 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €88 €357
      75% off
      75% off
      €357 €88
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €161
      55% off
      €357 €161
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €172
      52% off
      €357 €172
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €254
      28% off
      €357 €254
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €264
      26% off
      €357 €264
    • MEL 08:30
      3h 35m
      1 stop
      BNK 12:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      €111
      69% off
      €357 €111
    • MEL 08:30
      3h 35m
      1 stop
      BNK 12:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      €112
      69% off
      €357 €112
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNK 14:00
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €66 €192
      66% off
      66% off
      €192 €66
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €67 €128
      48% off
      48% off
      €128 €67
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €72 €192
      63% off
      63% off
      €192 €72
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €73
      43% off
      €128 €73
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €76
      41% off
      €128 €76
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      BNK 13:05
      Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €192 €78
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNK 14:00
      Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Ballina are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport are usually in February, with an average price of €91. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach €158.

€158
€125
€91
€58
    Cheapest
  • €117
    Nov
  • €158
    Dec
  • €117
    Jan
  • €91
    Feb
  • €123
    Mar
  • €130
    Apr
  • €101
    May
  • €121
    Jun
  • €111
    Jul
  • €101
    Aug
  • €136
    Sep
  • €128
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€136
€126
€115
€105
    Cheapest
  • €130
    Mon
  • €119
    Tue
  • €123
    Wed
  • €124
    Thu
  • €136
    Fri
  • €115
    Sat
  • €129
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €86) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €86
Virgin Australia
From €100
Qantas Airways
From €133

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Ballina and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ464

    Melbourne Airport

    13:25

    MEL

    2h

    15:25

    BNK

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA823

    Melbourne Airport

    08:30

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    09:55

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1139

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:50

    SYD

    1h 15m

    Direct

    12:05

    BNK

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ538

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:15

    SYD

    - M T W T - S
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  5. JQ456

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:25

    SYD

    1h 15m

    Direct

    08:40

    BNK

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ372

    Melbourne Airport

    07:15

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:45

    WSI

    - - - - T F S
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  7. JQ456

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:25

    SYD

    1h 15m

    Direct

    08:40

    BNK

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,272.87km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €66
Cheapest return ticket price €127

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport takes about 1 hour 38 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport departs at 11:05, and the last departs at 11:05, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €210 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to downtown is about 3km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is Lismore Airport. The distance is around 28km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1432 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport currently start from €66, and round-trip fares start from €127. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 5; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 37 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is €167. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, with one-way fares starting from €66. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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