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

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EK7508
EK Emirates
320
7:20 AM
AEDT T2
8:35 AM
AEST
1h 15m
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QF2064
QF Qant
DH4
9:20 AM
AEDT T3
10:50 AM
AEST
1h 30m
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JQ458
JQ Jetstar
320
10:20 AM
AEDT T2
11:40 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI7215
AI Air India
73H
10:50 AM
AEDT T2
12:05 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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VA1139
VA Virgin Australia
73H
10:50 AM
AEDT T2
12:05 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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HA4061
HA Hawaiian
73H
10:50 AM
AEDT T2
12:05 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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JQ460
JQ Jetstar
320
2:40 PM
AEDT TT2
3:55 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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QF2063
QF Qant
DH4
7:45 AM
AEST
9:20 AM
AEDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK7511
EK Emirates
320
9:25 AM
AEST
10:45 AM
AEDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF2038
QF Qant
DH4
11:20 AM
AEST
1:00 PM
AEDT
1h 40m
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AI7216
AI Air India
73W
12:45 PM
AEST
2:10 PM
AEDT
1h 25m
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HA4013
HA Hawaiian
73H
12:45 PM
AEST
2:10 PM
AEDT
1h 25m
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QF2065
QF Qant
DH4
3:49 PM
AEST
5:19 PM
AEDT
0h 30m
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JQ461
JQ Jetstar
320
4:35 PM
AEST
6:00 PM
AEDT
1h 25m
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Sydney (Mascot) to Ballina
6 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 380 mi 1h 15m nonstop -1h behind 0 1-stop hubs

SYD–BNK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar, Air India and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 380 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 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 14 320 1h15-1h20
AI Air India 7 73H 1h15 Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 320 1h15
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 73H 1h15
QF Qantas 7 DH4 1h30 Oneworld
VA Virgin Australia 7 73H 1h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EK, JQ
73H Boeing 737-800 – AI, HA, VA
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + HA + JQ + VA (35 flights/wk, 71%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 14%)
Oneworld: QF (7 flights/wk, 14%)
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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to BNK.
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0
Hubs
Fastest
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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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
-1h
Ballina is 1 hour behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · BNK: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5:00 PM in Ballina.
Distance & Flight Time
380 mi / 612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 30m.
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 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights49 out / 47 return
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BNK
IATA / ICAOBNK / YBNA
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
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 30m. The route covers 380 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Emirates, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from SYD to BNK. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through . These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ballina is 1 hour behind Sydney (Mascot).
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 Air India, Emirates, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 49 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 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 380 miles (612 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

0 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately hours via hub. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.