Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Ballina?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Ballina is currently May ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which day is cheapest to fly to Ballina?

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The cheapest flights to Ballina are usually found when departing on a Monday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

Question 3

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Ballina?

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Ballina flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.

Question 4

What airport do you fly into for flights to Ballina?

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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 18 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 5 airlines have flights to Ballina Byron from Sydney.

Question 5

How popular are flights to Ballina Byron (BNK) this year?

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This year has seen a 12% decrease in flight searches for Ballina.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Ballina is currently May; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 7

When is the best time to fly to Ballina?

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Peak seasonLocated 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 SeasonThere’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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How long is the flight to Ballina?

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

Question 10

Which airlines operate flights to Ballina?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

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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.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	$162	Average for return flights in August 2022
Return from	$84	From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron
One-way from	$40	One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Ballina Byron (BNK)

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