Which airports can I use when flying from Brisbane to Ballina?

Flights from Brisbane to Ballina usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Brisbane to Ballina?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brisbane to Ballina.

Which airports do connecting flights from Brisbane to Ballina pass through?

Most connecting flights from Brisbane to Ballina pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Do I need a passport to fly from Brisbane to Ballina?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Have flight prices from Brisbane to Ballina changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $440 to $2,863. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Brisbane to Ballina looking right now?

One-way fares from Brisbane to Ballina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $421, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Ballina?

Ballina is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)?

Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $84 for economy cars. Top options include: • EverythingFleet • Europcar • Hertz • Thrifty • Sixt

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Ballina?

Return flights from Brisbane to Ballina typically range from $396 to $396. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $440 on Jetstar.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Brisbane to Ballina?

Jetstar ($440) and Virgin Australia ($506) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Brisbane to Ballina according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Brisbane to Ballina?

Flights via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $396. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Brisbane to Ballina, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) had the shortest average connection time for Brisbane to Ballina stopovers at 3h 07m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:10 - 11:40BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

4h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

16:35 - 22:30BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

6h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$440Jetstar

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:10 - 11:40BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

4h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

16:35 - 22:30BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

6h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$457Jetstar

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

05:35 - 12:05BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

5h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

12:45 - 08:00BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

20h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$506Virgin Australia

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

06:10 - 11:40BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

4h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

12:45 - 17:55BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

6h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$507Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

06:10 - 11:40BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

4h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:20 - 13:25BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

5h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$510Jetstar

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19:40 - 08:40BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

12h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

07:45 - 17:55BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

11h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$548Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

06:10 - 11:40BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

4h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

12:20 - 22:30BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

11h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

08:00 - 10:50BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

25h 50m2 stops Hervey Bay Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:20 - 22:30BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

14h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$666Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

11:15 - 20:10BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

7h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

11:15 - 17:20BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

7h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$696Qantas Airways

Mon, 30 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

19:50 - 10:50BNE Brisbane-BNK Ballina Byron

14h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

11:15 - 22:25BNK Ballina Byron-BNE Brisbane

12h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Brisbane to Ballina?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Brisbane to Ballina.
Do I need a passport to fly from Brisbane to Ballina?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.
Have flight prices from Brisbane to Ballina changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $440 to $2,863. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Brisbane to Ballina looking right now?
One-way fares from Brisbane to Ballina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $421, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)?
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $84 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EverythingFleet
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Sixt
Which airports can I use when flying from Brisbane to Ballina?
Flights from Brisbane to Ballina usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK).
Which airports do connecting flights from Brisbane to Ballina pass through?
Most connecting flights from Brisbane to Ballina pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and Ballina?
Ballina is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ballina Byron Airport.

• The Cubana Ballina
• Ballina Byron Motor Inn

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