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Cheap flights to Ballina from $55

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — BNK
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Flights to Ballina in 2024

Find the latest flights to Ballina in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$192

Return from

$74

One-way from

$55
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Ballina Byron (BNK)

Cheap flights to Ballina in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Ballina in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Ballina in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Mon 27/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Wed 29/508:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$105
Mon 27/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Fri 31/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$109
Sat 11/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Tue 14/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$118
Sat 27/406:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$120
Sun 19/510:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/608:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$141
Fri 31/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sun 2/608:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$155
Fri 24/514:30SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$161
Fri 24/514:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Fri 31/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$175
Mon 20/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Mon 20/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$180

Ballina 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Ballina in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data were last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Ballina in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 14/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sat 15/616:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$85
Sat 29/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Mon 8/708:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$89
Thu 13/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sun 16/608:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$92
Tue 28/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$94
Wed 29/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$100
Mon 27/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Wed 29/508:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$105
Sat 1/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Wed 5/608:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$106
Mon 27/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Fri 31/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$109
Sat 11/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Tue 14/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$118

Flights to Ballina departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Ballina, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Ballina, consider booking one of these fares. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Fri 3/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sun 5/508:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$332
Fri 3/521:20SYD - BNK
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Sun 5/508:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$509
Fri 3/518:30SYD - BNK
1 stop20h 55mJetstar
Sun 5/516:00BNK - SYD
1 stop19h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$657
Fri 3/518:25SYD - BNK
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/516:00BNK - SYD
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$901

One-way flights to Ballina

Explore one-way flight options to Ballina for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Ballina. Book a round-trip flight to Ballina instead by using the search form above.
Tue 30/406:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$55
Sat 25/514:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$60
Tue 4/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$63
Thu 6/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$65
Fri 17/514:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$115
Thu 2/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$138
Tue 28/509:40SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$155
Fri 3/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$180
Fri 3/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$183

Direct flights to Ballina

Thu 13/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Mon 17/608:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$77
Tue 14/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sat 15/616:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$85
Sat 29/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Mon 8/708:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$89
Thu 13/606:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sun 16/608:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$92
Tue 28/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$94
Wed 29/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$100
Mon 27/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Wed 29/508:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$105
Mon 27/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Fri 31/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$109
Sat 11/506:50SYD - BNK
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Tue 14/516:40BNK - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$118

Average price of flights to Ballina by month

Plan your trip to Ballina by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Ballina is currently $113 while a return flight costs $101. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Ballina (average of $103). Flying to Ballina in November will prove the most costly (average of $136). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$189

February

$181

March

$195

April

$191

May

$168

June

$177

July

$185

August

$158

September

$206

October

$194

November

$209

December

$165

Peak season

Located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Ballina is a laid-back beach town just a short flight from Melbourne and Sydney and a two hour drive south of Brisbane. It is known for being a prime whale watching spot from June to November, so many whale watchers book flights to Ballina during this period. In general, most people arrive on cheap flights to Ballina during January and February, Easter is also a popular time with families. November and December become very busy due to Schoolies, Christmas celebrations, and the Boxing Day Races. Start booking your flights to Ballina well in advance if you plan to travel at any of these times. Neighbouring Byron Bay is a tourist hot spot and holds many festivals throughout the year. If Byron Bay is busy, then Ballina accommodation will be booked up from the overspill of visitors. Some of the major Byron Bay festivals to note are: the Byron Bay International Film Festival (March),  Blues & Roots Festival (April), Splendour in the Grass (July), Writers Festival (August), Sample Food Festival (September), Byron Bay Surf Festival (October), Mullum Music Festival (November).

Off Season

There’s no bad time to visit Ballina, the town has a humid subtropical climate so it’s warm all year round, but if you prefer less rain then visit between July and December. The months from January to June receive the most rainfall, with March being the wettest month of all. Visitors wanting to do outdoor activities should plant to look for cheap flights to Ballina outside of this month.   

When is the best time to book a flight to Ballina?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Ballina. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

If you’re after lower rates for accommodation and cheap flights to Ballina, try booking your flight tickets after the Easter holidays and before the September/October school holidays. October through early December is also a good time to look for the cheapest flights to Ballina.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Ballina?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Ballina. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Ballina should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 25 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia to Ballina by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

7.7
Good
1,003 reviews
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

6.8
Okay
673 reviews
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

What is good to know if travelling to Ballina?

  • How long is the flight to Ballina?

    Flights from Sydney to Ballina – 1 hr 15 mins Flights from Melbourne to Ballina – 2 hrs 10 mins Flights from Perth to Ballina – 7 hrs 35 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to Ballina?

    Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Regional Express are the three main airlines that operate flights to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK). Services operate from Newcastle, Melbourne and Sydney. If flying from Sydney, you can take a Regional Express flight to Lismore Airport (LSY) which is 30 minutes away but offers cheap flights to Byron Bay. Gold Coast Airport (OOL), an hour’s drive away, is also an option for flights to Ballina.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is 5 km from Ballina CBD. There are airport transfers and shuttles to link the airport with Ballina and other towns in the region. Bus and coach services operate in the Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay and Mullumbimby areas. There are plenty of rental-car companies with desks at the airport if you wish to explore this part of New South Wales.

  • What does BNK mean?

    Great question - BNK just means Ballina Byron Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ballina?

    Booking a flight to Ballina Byron (BNK) is your only option if you intend on flying to Ballina. It is only a 3.1 km journey from Ballina Byron to Ballina’s city centre. BNK handles an average of 20 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 3 airlines have flights to Ballina Byron from Sydney.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Ballina if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ballina on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Ballina?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ballina.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ballina?

    Ballina Byron Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ballina. One-way flights to Ballina Byron Airport typically cost $41, while return flights cost around $49.

  • How much is a return flight to Ballina?

    A return flight to Ballina will typically cost around $131, however they can be found for as little as $32.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Ballina depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Ballina, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 15 minutes).

  • Does Ballina Byron Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Ballina Byron Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Ballina Byron Airport?

    Yes. Ballina Byron Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Northlakes Studio is the closest property to Ballina Byron Airport (0.0 km away from Ballina Byron Airport).

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