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Cheap flights from Sydney to Ballina (SYD - BNK)

SYD — BNK
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Ballina

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 September 16, 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$119

Good round-trip deal

$123 or less

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Ballina

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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 September 12, 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 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 September 16, 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 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 September 16, 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
416 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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 $55. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $61, and Qantas Airways, from $74. Jetstar is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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: Emirates (80%), Jetstar (80%), LATAM Airlines( 79%).

  • 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?

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  • 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.

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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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$55Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$61Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$74Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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