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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 8:41 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 8:01 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

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

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Ballina takes 1h 21m, 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 Sydney to Ballina range from $97 to $207, with an average of $140 over the past 12 months. Anything below $97 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $140 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$97 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Ballina flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Ballina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 94% above the typical average for this route.

Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EverythingFleet
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Sixt

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

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 Sydney to Ballina route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 25m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Sydney to Ballina. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $107 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $196, a difference of $89.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Jetstar
• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

Among airlines operating Sydney to Ballina 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.

You can find The Beach Grill and Salt Bar within the terminal departure area of the airport. This restaurant accommodates travellers 7 days a week for maximum convenience. The Beach Grill and Salt Bar restaurants serve the decadent Ballina Burger as well as snacks to eat on the go.

There are numerous direct flights available from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron Airport—JetStar and Virgin Australia to mention just a couple of airlines that service this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport provides wheelchair services within the terminals of the airport. You will have to arrange these services before arrival to allow the airport time to best assist you.

You can access the airport lounges at the Ballina Bay Airport by buying a day pass for roughly A$ 50. Therefore, you do not have to be an airline member to enjoy the facilities in the airport lounges at this airport.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is among the few international airports that offer travellers an extremely useful airport app. The airport app will help you discover additional information regarding your flight as well as important information about the airport. You will be able to download the app onto your smartphone to find services and facilities within the airport.