Australia Β· 790 miles (1,272 km)

Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK): Jetstar. The two airports are 790 miles (1,272 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Sydney.

Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to BNK

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    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book MEL to BNK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MEL to BNK with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
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MEL to BNK: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to BNK?

Jetstar flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK).

How far is Melbourne from Ballina by plane?

Melbourne (MEL) and Ballina (BNK) are 790 miles (1,272 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MEL to BNK award flights?

1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MEL to BNK cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEL to BNK with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Melbourne and Ballina?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sydney.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.