Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Ballina are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $190 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 $343 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Sydney to Ballina take?

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A direct flight to Ballina will take on average 1h 15m to travel the 982 km flying distance from Sydney.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Sydney and Ballina per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Ballina, with an average flight time of 1h 21m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Ballina was $52 for a one-way ticket and $88 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Ballina?

Accepted Answer

Sydney and Ballina are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Jetstar (15 flights per week), Qantas Airways (12 flights per week), and Virgin Australia (7 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Ballina on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Ballina. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Ballina?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 07:00 and will be landing in Ballina at 08:15.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Ballina?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Ballina jets off at 18:35 and lands at 20:10.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Ballina?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Ballina. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Australia at $70 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Australia.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Where can I find restaurants at Ballina Bay Airport?

Accepted Answer

You can find The Beach Grill and Salt Bar within the terminal departure area of the airport. This restaurant accommodates travellers 7 days a week for maximum convenience. The Beach Grill and Salt Bar restaurants serve the decadent Ballina Burger as well as snacks to eat on the go.

Question 14

Can I fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous direct flights available from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron Airport—JetStar and Virgin Australia to mention just a couple of airlines that service this route.

Question 15

How can I access wheelchair services at Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport provides wheelchair services within the terminals of the airport. You will have to arrange these services before arrival to allow the airport time to best assist you.

Question 16

How can I access airport lounges at Ballina Byron Airport?

Accepted Answer

You can access the airport lounges at the Ballina Bay Airport by buying a day pass for roughly A$ 50. Therefore, you do not have to be an airline member to enjoy the facilities in the airport lounges at this airport.

Question 17

Where can I find additional information regarding my flight?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is among the few international airports that offer travellers an extremely useful airport app. The airport app will help you discover additional information regarding your flight as well as important information about the airport. You will be able to download the app onto your smartphone to find services and facilities within the airport.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Ballina is June, where tickets cost $141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $243 and $239 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 Sydney to Ballina.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 Ballina with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 Ballina from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 23

How often are flights from Sydney to Ballina delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Ballina historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 84 minutes.

Question 24

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Ballina flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Ballina flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Ballina?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Ballina were found on Jetstar ($88) and Virgin Australia ($135).

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Ballina, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 30

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Ballina from Sydney usually cost between $109 and $276 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $88 on Jetstar (22 Sept–26 Sept).

Question 31

What are the most popular airlines flying to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Ballina is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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