What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Ballina to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Ballina to Sydney delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Ballina and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ballina to Sydney flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Ballina to Sydney flight route?

Flights from Ballina Byron to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 946 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Ballina to Sydney?

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Ballina to Sydney in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Ballina to Sydney is about 610 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($56), Jetstar ($69), and Qantas Airways ($140) offers the cheapest pricing from Ballina to Sydney. You may be able to fly from Ballina to Sydney for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $48. Users have also found prices from $58 and $114 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Sydney?

The cheapest flight price from Ballina to Sydney is $61. On average you can expect to pay $196. The most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $92.

What are the most reliable airlines from Ballina to Sydney?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Ballina to Sydney on time: Emirates (83%), Jetstar (83%), Qantas Airways (83%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ballina to Sydney?

Before booking your flight from Ballina to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways.

What airports do I use to fly from Ballina to Sydney?

Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Sydney from Ballina Byron. Booking flights from Ballina Byron (BNK) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Sydney from 3 different airlines. 1h 20m is how long a flight from Ballina to Sydney Kingsford Smith will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Ballina to Sydney?

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

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Sat 14/11

09:20-10:45

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Wed 31/12

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Thu 19/11

09:20-10:45

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Sun 22/11

07:20-08:40

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BNK Ballina Byron - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Thu 15/10

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Sun 18/10

07:05-08:20

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Thu 15/10

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Wed 28/10

07:20-08:40

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BNK Ballina Byron - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Mon 19/10

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Tue 3/11

07:20-08:40

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

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ballina to Sydney. 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 Ballina to Sydney?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Sydney (average of $141). Flying from Ballina to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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 BNK to SYD?

When flying from Ballina to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Ballina to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ballina to Sydney flights typically cost between $154 and $336 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $118 on Jetstar (8 Dec–16 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ballina to Sydney, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

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Elio,Jan 2026

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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Elio,Jan 2026

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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Elio,Jan 2026

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Ballina to Sydney?
Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Sydney from Ballina Byron. Booking flights from Ballina Byron (BNK) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Sydney from 3 different airlines. 1h 20m is how long a flight from Ballina to Sydney Kingsford Smith will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Ballina to Sydney flight route?
Flights from Ballina Byron to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 946 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Ballina to Sydney?
Airlines like Jetstar fly from Ballina to Sydney in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Ballina to Sydney is about 610 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ballina to Sydney round-trip?
According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($56), Jetstar ($69), and Qantas Airways ($140) offers the cheapest pricing from Ballina to Sydney. You may be able to fly from Ballina to Sydney for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ballina to Sydney one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $48. Users have also found prices from $58 and $114 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Ballina to Sydney?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Ballina to Sydney on time: Emirates (83%), Jetstar (83%), Qantas Airways (83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Ballina to Sydney?
The cheapest flight price from Ballina to Sydney is $61. On average you can expect to pay $196. The most popular route, (Ballina Byron - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $92.
Can I find deals for flights from Ballina to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ballina to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ballina to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ballina to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ballina to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ballina to Sydney 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 Ballina to Sydney?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Sydney (average of $141). Flying from Ballina to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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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Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ballina to Sydney. 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 Ballina to Sydney?

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

When flying from Ballina to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Ballina to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ballina to Sydney flights typically cost between $154 and $336 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $118 on Jetstar (8 Dec–16 Dec).

How often are flights from Ballina to Sydney delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Ballina and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ballina to Sydney flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Ballina to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ballina to Sydney, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Ballina to Sydney flights typically cost between $154 and $336 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $118 on Jetstar (8 Dec–16 Dec).