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

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Flight deals from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.$186 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.
Melbourne.$187 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.
Melbourne.$189 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 26 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Melbourne.$192 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $192, select.
Melbourne.$197 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Melbourne.$197 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Melbourne.$198 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.
Melbourne.$198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 4 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
from $231
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Nov
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Jan
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Direct flights from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine

Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ballina to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Ballina to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$186
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine is $186. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine.
Qantas, Jetstar and Emirates fly direct from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of May 2025, there are 21 flights per week flying from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Ballina to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ballina Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Flying from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Ballina and Melbourne are in the UTC+11 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Take your pick of 113 weekly Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 16:00 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight available. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 17:40.

  • Your BNK to MEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Jetstar is your ticket to exploring Melbourne (and maybe even some other great corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Jetstar.

  • With 67.21% of its services arriving as scheduled, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier offering BNK to MEL flights.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between BNK and MEL.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $93. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $186. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from BNK to MEL, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from BNK to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)

  • 78.1% of flights taking off from Ballina Byron Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Ballina to Ballina Byron Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BNK:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNK to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.

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