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Cheapest one-way trip
$ 89
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
$ 152
Average round-trip
$ 124
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Jetstar Airways
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Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon, or Melbourne-Southern Cross when they travel from Melbourne to Ballina. The distance between Melbourne and Ballina is 1274 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express, and Link Airways. Melbourne and Ballina have 178 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 32 | 35 | 30 | 39 | - | 20 | 22 |
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| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | Unknown | No |
| Link Airways | FC | No | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Ballina?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Ballina takes around 2.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Ballina?
The flight distance between Melbourne and Ballina is 1274 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Ballina?
Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Ballina. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Denpasar, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Manila, Bangkok, Auckland, Hobart, Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Ahmedabad, Christchurch, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, City of Launceston, Kathmandu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ballina?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ballina and Sydney, City of Newcastle, Albury, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Perth, Brisbane, Orange, City of Launceston, Moruya, Denpasar, Auckland, Canberra, Darwin, Tamworth, Manila, Christchurch, Proserpine, Griffith, Mildura.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
What airports are near Melbourne?
The main airport in Melbourne is Melbourne. It is also served by Warrnambool.
What airports are near Ballina?
The main airport in Ballina is Ballina Byron Gateway. It is also served by Brisbane, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, Clarence Valley Regional, Lismore.
What buses and trains depart from Melbourne?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Melbourne, including SKYBUS.
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