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Flights from Sydney to Ballina

Nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Ballina (BNK) take about 1h 16m (612 km). Jetstar flies it. Lowest fare seen: $37 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Sydney to Ballina

Carriers on SYD–BNK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Sydney to Ballina fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $37 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$5727 Oct 2026 · Jetstar—
Nov 2026$681 Nov 2026 · Jetstar—
Jan 2027$3710 Jan 2027 · Jetstar—
May 2027$5220 May 2027 · Jetstar—

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Later departures were cheaper: from $37 in January 2027, against $57 for October 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sydney to Ballina, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Sydney to Ballina flights

How long is the flight from Sydney to Ballina?
A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ballina (BNK) takes about 1h 16m, covering 612 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Sydney from Ballina by air?
The great-circle distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 612 km (380 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Ballina?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SYD–BNK route include Jetstar. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Sydney to Ballina cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SYD–BNK was $37 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 10 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Ballina?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $37 one-way, against $68 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Australia to Ballina?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ballina visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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