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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay

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JQ Return flights from $178
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JQ,VA Return flights from $248
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$248
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$271
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$271
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$305
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$309
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$321
Dep. Fri 03 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$360
JQ,QF Return flights from $312
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$312
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$355
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Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$406
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$449
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$466
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$466
Dep. Fri 03 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$559
VA Return flights from $320
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$320
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$325
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$341
Dep. Fri 03 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$369
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $363
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$363
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$414
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$445
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$452
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QF,VA Return flights from $383
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$383
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Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$463
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Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$469
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$537
Dep. Fri 03 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$653
QF Return flights from $414
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$414
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$414
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Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$453
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$474
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$474
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$536
Dep. Fri 03 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$837
NZ,VA Return flights from $1,012
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$1,012
JQ,NZ Return flights from $1,014
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$1,014
NZ,QF Return flights from $1,161
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$1,161

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay

Return fares from Melbourne to Byron Bay by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$174
Aug 2026
$204
Oct 2026
$204
Nov 2026
$204
Feb 2027
$214
Mar 2027
$329

The cheapest month to fly to Byron Bay is July 2026, with return fares from $174 — 47% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $329).

When Should You Fly to Byron Bay?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Byron Bay, with return fares from $174. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $329.

Across the year, return fares to Byron Bay average around $222. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Byron Bay Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Byron Bay return airfares.

July 2026
$174
August 2026
$204
October 2026
$204
November 2026
$204
February 2027
$214
March 2027
$329

Average Melbourne to Byron Bay Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Byron Bay return airfares.

July 2026
$458
August 2026
$373
September 2026
$414
October 2026
$453
November 2026
$394
December 2026
$355
March 2027
$416
April 2027
$313

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Byron Bay

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Byron Bay cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay is $178.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay is 14 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Byron Bay is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

Jetstar flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Byron Bay?

The IATA code for Ballina is BNK. It is located in Australia at coordinates -28.83884, 153.5613.

When should you book flights to Byron Bay?

From our data, you should book flights to Byron Bay 30 days out.


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