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Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK) flights

Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

1,273km

791 mi, great circle

Flying time

2h 21m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

1.1

average, November 2026

Airlines

1

passenger airlines

Airlines flying MEL to BNK

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

About 2h 21m gate to gate for the 1,273 km (791 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to BNK?

Jetstar, with about 1.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).