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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ballina to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 9:15 am
• Latest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 6:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ballina to Sydney.

A nonstop flight from Ballina to Sydney takes 1h 30m, covering 379 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Ballina to Sydney range from $98 to $193, with an average of $135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $98 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 47% above the $135 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$81 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Ballina to Sydney flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 40%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Ballina to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $76, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Ballina to Sydney usually depart from Ballina Byron (BNK) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ballina to Sydney route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Ballina to Sydney. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $118 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $201, a difference of $83.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Ballina and Sydney. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Jetstar
• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art and Chinatown Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Ballina to Sydney flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, you can fly direct between Ballina Airport and Sydney Airport. You can choose a journey with a low-cost airline such as Jetstar, or you can opt for a flight with an airline such as Virgin Australia, which will have great facilities on board. Qantas Airways also operates this route directly too.

There are not really any hotels within the Ballina Airport grounds that you can stay at ahead of your trip; although, there are hotels, such as the Ballina Colonial Motel, that are only a short drive from the airport. That being said, seeing as the airport is very close to the centre of Ballina anyway, you might not need to stay in a hotel so close to the airport the night before.

Once you land in Sydney, you can get to the city centre quickly to continue your journey. The T8 South Line train or the 400 or 420 buses are great ways to get to the city centre. These take about 13min and 1h and cost around A$ 15 and A$ 2.30 each, respectively.