Sydney (Mascot) to Ballina (SYD–BNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK7508cs
EK Emirates
320
7:05 AM
AEST T2
8:20 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5456cs
QF Qant
320
7:05 AM
AEST T2
8:20 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ456+2
JQ Jetstar
320
7:20 AM
AEST T2
8:35 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2035
QF Qant
DH4
9:20 AM
AEST T3
10:55 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1139+5
VA Virgin Australia
73W
10:50 AM
AEST T2
12:05 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7215cs
AI Air India
73H
10:50 AM
AEST T2
12:05 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ458+2
JQ Jetstar
320
10:50 AM
AEST T2
12:05 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7137cs
QR Qatar
73H
10:50 AM
AEST T2
12:05 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ460+3
JQ Jetstar
320
2:55 PM
AEST T2
4:10 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2037
QF Qant
DH4
6:35 PM
AEST T3
8:10 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK7511cs
EK Emirates
320
8:55 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ457+2
JQ Jetstar
320
8:55 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5457cs
QF Qant
320
8:55 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2038
QF Qant
DH4
11:20 AM
AEST
1:00 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1140+5
VA Virgin Australia
73W
12:45 PM
AEST
2:05 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7216cs
AI Air India
73H
12:45 PM
AEST
2:05 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2036
QF Qant
DH4
3:55 PM
AEST
5:35 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ461+2
JQ Jetstar
320
4:55 PM
AEST
6:20 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sydney (Mascot) to Ballina
2 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 380 mi 1h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

SYD–BNK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 380 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–BNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: EK, QF 21 320 1h15 EK, QF
VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, HA, QR 7 73W 1h15 AI, HA, QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EK, JQ, QF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AI, QR
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – VA
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ + VA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to BNK direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to BNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ballina is 0 hours the same as Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · BNK: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Ballina.
Distance & Flight Time
380 mi / 612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 35m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–BNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Ballina route.
Route details
Distance380 mi / 612 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights68 out / 55 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BNK
IATA / ICAOBNK / YBNA
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation7 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to BNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 35m. The route covers 380 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from SYD to BNK. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNK to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SYD to BNK

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SYD to BNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to BNK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 380 miles (612 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via MEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.