Melbourne to Ballina (MEL–BNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Melbourne to Ballina
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 791 mi 2h nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MEL–BNK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–BNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 7 320 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to BNK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to BNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ballina is 0 hours the same as Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · BNK: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Ballina.
Distance & Flight Time
791 mi / 1,273 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–BNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Ballina route.
Route details
Distance791 mi / 1,273 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: BNK
Full nameBallina Byron Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOBNK / YBNA
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation7 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to BNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 791 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MEL to BNK. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNK to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to BNK

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to BNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to BNK ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.