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Cheap flights from Sydney to Ballina (SYD - BNK)

SYD — BNK
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron are usually found in July or May, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Ballina (BNK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$181

Good round-trip deal

$95 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Ballina Byron flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron.
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Ballina in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Ballina flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Ballina flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Ballina flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Ballina flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Ballina flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Ballina

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Ballina

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Ballina. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Ballina. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Ballina?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Ballina (average of $35). Flying from Sydney to Ballina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $60). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to BNK?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Ballina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Ballina in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 71% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ballina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ballina. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ballina. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar from Sydney to Ballina have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Sydney to Ballina flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Ballina round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Ballina round-trip from $52. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $54, and Qantas Airways, from $80. Virgin Australia is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Ballina one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Ballina are Jetstar ($26), Virgin Australia ($38), and Qantas Airways ($65).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Ballina?

    Before booking your flight to Ballina from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (88%), Emirates (88%), Jetstar( 88%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Ballina that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Ballina flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Ballina?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Ballina.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Ballina?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Ballina by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Ballina?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Ballina (average of $35). Flying from Sydney to Ballina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $60). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Ballina

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Ballina. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$55Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$64Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$80Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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