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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $205. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Ballina.$206 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $206, select.

Ballina.$206 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $206, select.

Ballina.$206 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $206, select.

Ballina.$207 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.

Ballina.$207 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.

Ballina.$210 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.

Ballina.$218 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $218, select.

Ballina.$218 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $218, select.

Ballina.$221 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.

Ballina.$240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.

Ballina.$242 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $242, select.

Ballina.$242 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $242, select.

Ballina.$248 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Tue, 27 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.

Ballina.$253 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $253, select.

Ballina.$254 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.

Ballina.$256 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina: Alternative routes

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

Melbourne to Ballina: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$206
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	34

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

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina is $206. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina?

2 hours is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina?

Qantas, Jetstar and Emirates fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina?

As of July 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ballina is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Ballina?

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 Ballina 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Ballina?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ballina is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ballina.

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

The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport is 2 hours.
Flights from MEL to BNK start at 13:25 — the first with Jetstar. The last service of the day is at 15:45 with Jetstar. Overall, there are six weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MEL to BNK flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetstar is your gateway to exploring Ballina (and perhaps some other great parts of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport offered by this airline.
Jetstar is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 74.19% of services arriving as scheduled, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to BNK flights.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney Airport is a popular stop between MEL and BNK.

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

$103 is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport flight. A return flight starts at $206. These prices may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to BNK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to BNK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

63% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Ballina Airport (BNK)

If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BNK:
Follow your own route with a Ballina Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Hertz and discover more of Ballina and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ballina Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Ballina Airport (BNK) to central Ballina

From Ballina Airport, Ballina is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Ballina Airport (BNK)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Ballina. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ballina Airport for January if you'd like to visit Ballina during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to BNK in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ballina. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Gallery of Modern Art, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and South Bank Beach.
Gold Coast is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 97 kilometres north of Ballina. No journey is complete without a visit to SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pelican Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.