BNK - SYD

$75 Find Cheap Flights from Ballina to Sydney

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ballina to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$116
Overall average: $150
Jetstar
Fri 24/4Tue 28/4
BNK - SYD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$75
Typical prices: $59-$152
Virgin Australia
Sat 2/5
BNK - SYD • Direct
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Cheapest • from $116 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Ballina to Sydney (BNK-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Ballina to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Ballina to Sydney

Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 14:00
BNK
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:20
SYD
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BNK
1h 15mdirect
$116Jetstar
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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16:55 - 18:20
BNK
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 08:20
SYD
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BNK
1h 15mdirect
$117Jetstar
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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08:55 - 10:20
BNK
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
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15:00 - 16:15
SYD
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BNK
1h 15mdirect
$119Jetstar
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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16:55 - 18:20
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
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07:05 - 08:20
SYD
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BNK
1h 15mdirect
$126Jetstar
Tue, 23 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
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12:45 - 14:05
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:20
SYD
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BNK
1h 15mdirect
$127Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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16:55 - 18:20
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
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07:05 - 08:20
SYD
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BNK
1h 15mdirect
$130Jetstar
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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08:55 - 10:20
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
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10:50 - 12:05
SYD
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BNK
1h 15mdirect
$134Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Jetstar Logo
16:55 - 18:20
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
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14:55 - 16:10
SYD
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1h 15mdirect
$136Jetstar
Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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12:40 - 14:00
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:20
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1h 15mdirect
$138Jetstar
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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08:55 - 10:20
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1h 25mdirect
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07:05 - 08:20
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$140Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ballina to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ballina to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ballina to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ballina to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Ballina to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ballina, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ballina to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ballina to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ballina to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $120 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $219 and $217 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ballina to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ballina to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ballina to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$75
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Ballina to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ballina to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ballina to Sydney

  • Are there direct flights from Ballina Airport to Sydney Airport?

    Yes, you can fly direct between Ballina Airport and Sydney Airport. You can choose a journey with a low-cost airline such as Jetstar, or you can opt for a flight with an airline such as Virgin Australia, which will have great facilities on board. Qantas Airways also operates this route directly too.

  • Are there airport hotels in Ballina where I can stay before my flight?

    There are not really any hotels within the Ballina Airport grounds that you can stay at ahead of your trip; although, there are hotels, such as the Ballina Colonial Motel, that are only a short drive from the airport. That being said, seeing as the airport is very close to the centre of Ballina anyway, you might not need to stay in a hotel so close to the airport the night before.

  • How can I get from Sydney Airport to the city centre?

    Once you land in Sydney, you can get to the city centre quickly to continue your journey. The T8 South Line train or the 400 or 420 buses are great ways to get to the city centre. These take about 13min and 1h and cost around A$ 15 and A$ 2.30 each, respectively.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ballina to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ballina to Sydney was $75 for a one-way ticket and $116 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ballina to Sydney?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ballina to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ballina to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ballina and Sydney.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ballina to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Ballina to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ballina to Sydney, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ballina to Sydney are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $131 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $290 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ballina to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ballina to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ballina to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Ballina is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ballina to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Ballina with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ballina to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Ballina up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ballina to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $73 or less one-way and $136 or less round-trip.
  • Ballina Airport (BNK) is very quick and easy to get to from the city centre. A taxi will only take around 5min and cost about A$ 14. You can also get the 640 bus, which costs approximately A$ 3.40 and takes around 5min as well.
  • When you land at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), not only can you reach the city centre easily, but you can also travel to other parts of the country with ease. You can get to Campbelltown in approximately 30min and Wollongong in about 1h by car.
  • Should you need to park at Ballina Airport, either on a long-term or short-term basis, you can find the parking facilities opposite the terminal building. Prices start from about A$ 2 per hour, rising to around A$ 8 for the day. If you need to leave your car overnight, the cost is approximately A$ 14. The long-stay car park is fenced and well covered, so you can leave your vehicle knowing it will be looked after.

Prefer to fly direct from Ballina Byron to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Ballina Byron to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Find which airlines fly direct from Ballina Byron Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ballina Byron to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Ballina to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ballina to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 449 reviews
8.2Crew
6.4Food
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
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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
OOL - SYD
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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.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

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!

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

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.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

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

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

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