Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Ballina (average of $104). Flying to Ballina in November will prove the most costly (average of $133). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$186
February
$177
March
$192
April
$195
May
$170
June
$179
July
$180
August
$157
September
$200
October
$191
November
$201
December
$160
Peak season
Located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Ballina is a laid-back beach town just a short flight from Melbourne and Sydney and a two hour drive south of Brisbane. It is known for being a prime whale watching spot from June to November, so many whale watchers book flights to Ballina during this period. In general, most people arrive on cheap flights to Ballina during January and February, Easter is also a popular time with families. November and December become very busy due to Schoolies, Christmas celebrations, and the Boxing Day Races. Start booking your flights to Ballina well in advance if you plan to travel at any of these times. Neighbouring Byron Bay is a tourist hot spot and holds many festivals throughout the year. If Byron Bay is busy, then Ballina accommodation will be booked up from the overspill of visitors. Some of the major Byron Bay festivals to note are: the Byron Bay International Film Festival (March), Blues & Roots Festival (April), Splendour in the Grass (July), Writers Festival (August), Sample Food Festival (September), Byron Bay Surf Festival (October), Mullum Music Festival (November).
Off Season
There’s no bad time to visit Ballina, the town has a humid subtropical climate so it’s warm all year round, but if you prefer less rain then visit between July and December. The months from January to June receive the most rainfall, with March being the wettest month of all. Visitors wanting to do outdoor activities should plant to look for cheap flights to Ballina outside of this month.
If you’re after lower rates for accommodation and cheap flights to Ballina, try booking your flight tickets after the Easter holidays and before the September/October school holidays. October through early December is also a good time to look for the cheapest flights to Ballina.
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Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!
Comfort
Food
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Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!
Comfort
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!