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Cheapest return flight
$94
Typical prices: $163-$390
Jetstar
Sat 1/12Sun 16/12
SYD - BNK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$53
Typical prices: $87-$231
Jetstar
Fri 12/10
SYD - BNK • Direct
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You can fly direct with Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia. Average duration is 1h 27m
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Cheap Flights to Ballina

 
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Recent return flight deals to Ballina

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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07:20 - 08:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 20mdirect
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12:20 - 13:45BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 25mdirect
$94Jetstar
Sun, 7 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
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07:20 - 08:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 20mdirect
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16:35 - 18:05BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 30mdirect
$95Jetstar
Tue, 2 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb
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07:20 - 08:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 20mdirect
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09:20 - 10:45BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 25mdirect
$101Jetstar
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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07:20 - 08:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 20mdirect
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12:45 - 14:10BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 25mdirect
$119Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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07:20 - 08:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 20mdirect
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12:45 - 14:10BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 25mdirect
$122Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov
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07:20 - 08:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 20mdirect
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12:45 - 14:10BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 25mdirect
$131Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
10:50 - 12:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 15mdirect
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12:45 - 14:10BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 25mdirect
$150Virgin Australia
Sun, 14 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
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10:50 - 12:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 15mdirect
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12:45 - 14:10BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 25mdirect
$153Virgin Australia
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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18:40 - 20:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 30mdirect
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07:45 - 09:25BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 40mdirect
$307Qantas Airways
Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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09:20 - 10:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-BNK Ballina Byron
1h 35mdirect
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11:20 - 13:00BNK  Ballina Byron-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 40mdirect
$307Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Ballina flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Ballina with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Ballina?

Sydney to Ballina is the cheapest route at $94 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Ballina?

A return flight to Ballina costs $250 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Sydney average $197, while Melbourne Airport runs a bit higher at $305.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Ballina?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Ballina at $216 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $319.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ballina?

•June is the cheapest month to fly to Ballina with an average price of $198 return.
•December ($310) and October ($306) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ballina?

Morning flights to Ballina are the cheapest at $274 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $657.

What is a good deal for flights to Ballina?

Flights under $163 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Ballina at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Sydney $133.

When are flights to Ballina the cheapest?

Flights to Ballina are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Ballina

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$53
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flights from Sydney to Ballina

When to book flights to Ballina

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Ballina based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Ballina, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Ballina is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Ballina is around $163 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Ballina from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Ballina varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Sydney: 1h 15m
    • from Melbourne Airport: 2h 00m

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Ballina?

    Last-minute fares to Ballina – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 26% above the average return fare of $250.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Ballina?

    Jetstar operates the most flights from Australia to Ballina at 28 per week, and for this route Jetstar is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Ballina. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Ballina?

  • How many flights serve Ballina?

    Ballina receives 7 flights per day and 47 per week from across the world. Sydney has the most flights to Ballina with 40 weekly flights.

  • How can I get from Ballina Airport to central Ballina?

    A budget-friendly option for getting from Ballina Airport to central Ballina is to take Bus 640 from the airport to Kerr Street or Tamar Street. This will set you up nicely in the town near restaurants, hotels and shopping. Alternatively, you can book a taxi or chauffeur car that can drop you off wherever you’d like to go in the town of Ballina.

  • What transportation options are there for a large group of friends at Ballina Airport?

    If you’re travelling to Ballina Airport with a large group of friends, consider booking a charter bus from your favourite shuttle bus company. These buses can comfortably seat from 13 to 33 people. With your own private driver, these buses can take you anywhere from Lismore to Brunswick Heads.

  • Where can my friend pick me up at Ballina Airport?

    If your friend is going to pick you up at Ballina Airport, they can choose either the short stay or long stay car park. Both are located only a short walk away from the terminal entrance. Parking rates are approximately A$ 2 for 2h or A$ 8 for a full day. When you arrive, your friend can meet you at the passenger drop-off section near the terminal entrance for up to 2min before departing.

  • Are there any rental car companies at Ballina Byron Airport?

    Northern New South Wales is best explored by car. After your flight to Ballina, you can find numerous rental car companies in the terminal, including Avis, Hertz and Europcar; there are also other rental car services located just outside the airport. Ballina is a popular starting point for those who want to explore the legendary Pacific Coast Drive down to Sydney, and you can find an information centre about this in downtown Ballina.

  • How can I travel from Ballina Byron Airport to Byron Bay?

    There are limited public transport options along the Pacific Coast, however you can find shuttle buses to take you the 30 minutes up to Byron Bay. GoByron and Byron easyBus both have kiosks at the airport where you can arrange your tickets. Some hotels in Byron Bay offer airport transfers, so check with your accommodation before making alternative arrangements.

  • What accommodation options are there near Ballina Byron Airport?

    While there are no hotels at Ballina Byron Airport itself, you can find plenty of accommodation options in nearby downtown Ballina, along the Richmond River. The Ballina Heritage Inn and Ramada Hotel and Suites are both situated on the waterfront with views across the river. If you’re looking for a budget option, choose from the Australian Hotel or the Almare Tourist Motel.

  • What dining options are there at Ballina Byron Airport?

    If you’re feeling hungry after your flight to Ballina, the airport café is the popular Café Horizon. Here you can find something in the cabinet to grab-and-go, or you can sit down with an Australian flat white and a Ballina burger with fries.

Your guide to booking Ballina flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Ballina, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Ballina, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $163 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Ballina in June. Return fares historically average $198 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $383 per return. Morning flights to Ballina average $274 compared to $657 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Ballina, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Jetstar includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Virgin Australia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is a small and walkable airport with only one terminal that serves all arrivals and departures for domestic and regional commercial flights.
  • Don’t forget to check online for upcoming information about arrival and departure times to Ballina Airport. This will help family and friends know of any delays and prevent them from having to wait for long periods of time.
  • If you’ve lost any luggage while at Ballina Airport, contact security at the terminal. If you think you’ve left the luggage on the aircraft itself, it’s best to contact the airline directly.
  • Ballina Bryon Airport is a small regional airport that serves as a gateway to the popular Northern New South Wales holiday destinations such as Ballina, Byron Bay and areas along the Richmond River. You can also fly into Ballina Byron Airport to travel over to Lismore and the Southern Cross University Campus.
  • If you’re looking for inspiration for things to do in Northern New South Wales, there is a tourist information booth at Ballina Byron Airport. Here you can pick up pamphlets for local adventures, book tours or buy event tickets.
  • For those looking to finish off some work before enjoying their holiday in Bryon Bay, you can make the most of the free Wi-Fi available all over the terminal. There are plenty of comfortable spots where you can relax and check your emails or surf the Internet before you head out into NSW.
  • If you are travelling with your young family and need a spot to change or feed your baby, you can find the parents’ room adjacent to the Departure Lounge, near the toilet block. Here you will have a comfortable seating area reserved for feeding, a nappy disposal bin and a baby changing station.
  • For those travelling with a disability, there is parking for mobility-impaired travellers just outside the airport terminal. You can also arrange for any additional assistance you may need, from a wheelchair to get through the airport to help with your bags, by speaking directly with your airline or asking the airport staff.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Ballina

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Ballina? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 477 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
6.4Food
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

10.0 Excellentglenn, Mar 2026
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Great flight - on time, lovely staff. I’ll always have the same complaint and essentially it’s the limited food options for people who are celiac. But that’s all airlines !

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It may have been a result of earlier issues with a previous plane, causing delays, but the staff were not nearly as smiley as the previous Jetstar flight I was on. Also, they started boarding before the plane was empty...so we moved from one line into another line. They should have just waited until the plane was empty to avoid waiting in two lines.

We were visiting from California and did not know Melbourne. When we arrived at the main airport, where we also arrived when we flew in, we found to our horror that we were at the wrong airport! There was no obvious to us indication that there were two airports that Jetstar flew out of in Melbourne, or even that there were two airports. The staff tried to find us seats to Sydney but none were available, so we got an Uber and went to the other airport and managed to catch the original flight. The staff were great and very helpful, including figuring out how to check what bag to not have to pay extra for the luggage. I was contrasted with Ryan Air that we had flown with in Europe a few months previously and been treated as cattle and no smiles, no help, just line up and pay. We were impressed by the friendliness and the help extended to us.

Every single one of my flight were delayed. On top of that when I asked for water I didn’t get it the first time. I had to ask for it multiple of time.

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