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Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$65 and round-trip from US$148. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$148 US$227
        35% off
        35% off
        US$227 US$148
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$148 US$227
        35% off
        35% off
        US$227 US$148
      • BNK 13:30
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 15:50
        Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 10:50
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 12:50
        Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$155 US$227
        32% off
        32% off
        US$227 US$155
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$155
        32% off
        US$227 US$155
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$155
        32% off
        US$227 US$155
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        US$159
        30% off
        US$227 US$159
      • BNK 13:30
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 15:50
        Ballina - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 10:50
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 12:50
        Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$160
        30% off
        US$227 US$160
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$161
        28% off
        US$227 US$161
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$162
        28% off
        US$227 US$162
      • BNK 16:05
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:25
        Ballina - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 10:50
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 12:50
        Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$164
        28% off
        US$227 US$164
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$165
        27% off
        US$227 US$165
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        BNK 13:05
        Melbourne - Ballina | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$165
        27% off
        US$227 US$165
      • BNK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        BNK 16:00
        Melbourne - Ballina | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$65 US$132
        51% off
        51% off
        US$132 US$65
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$68 US$132
        48% off
        48% off
        US$132 US$68
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$74 US$132
        44% off
        44% off
        US$132 US$74
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$74
        44% off
        US$132 US$74
      • BNK 13:30
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 15:50
        Ballina - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$76
        42% off
        US$132 US$76
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$77
        42% off
        US$132 US$77
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$81
        39% off
        US$132 US$81
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$82
        38% off
        US$132 US$82
      • BNK 13:30
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 15:50
        Ballina - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$82
        38% off
        US$132 US$82
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$82
        38% off
        US$132 US$82
      • BNK 13:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        US$83
        37% off
        US$132 US$83
      • BNK 13:30
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 15:50
        Ballina - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        US$96
        27% off
        US$132 US$96
      • BNK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Ballina - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, it is best to book in February, when average fares are US$111. Try to avoid January, as fares peak at around US$152.

US$152
US$132
US$111
US$91
    Cheapest
  • US$129
    Oct
  • US$144
    Nov
  • US$134
    Dec
  • US$152
    Jan
  • US$111
    Feb
  • US$128
    Mar
  • US$144
    Apr
  • US$128
    May
  • US$113
    Jun
  • US$131
    Jul
  • US$133
    Aug
  • US$129
    Sep

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport is Wednesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$165
US$142
US$118
US$95
    Cheapest
  • US$142
    Mon
  • US$136
    Tue
  • US$118
    Wed
  • US$124
    Thu
  • US$144
    Fri
  • US$125
    Sat
  • US$165
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$64) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$64
Virgin Australia
From US$112
Qantas Airways
From US$142

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

Check on the flight schedule from Ballina to Melbourne to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ465

    Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    16:05

    BNK

    2h 20m

    18:25

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ459

    Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    12:45

    BNK

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    14:05

    SYD

    S - T W T F S
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  3. JQ527

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:50

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    19:25

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  4. VA1140

    Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    12:45

    BNK

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    14:05

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ529

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:40

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    22:15

    MEL

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

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

Flight distance 1,272.87 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$65
Cheapest return ticket price US$148

FAQs for Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 2 hours 7 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 16:05, and the last departs at 16:05, 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$246 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport at 09:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 11:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport at 18:20 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 20:35.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1516 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from US$65, and round-trip fares start from US$148. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 57 minutes, and around 6 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport is US$199. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$65. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 6 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and Melbourne 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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