Australia Β· 379 miles (610 km)

Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD) flights

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5,700 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Qantas Frequent Flyer

An economy award from Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 379 miles (610 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Melbourne.

How many miles BNK to SYD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar5,700$24.10–67.75
British Airways ClubOn Qantas6,000$15–45
Iberia ClubOn Qantas6,000$15–45
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Virgin Australia6,000$15–45
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas7,500$35–65
Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia8,000$43–73
Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar8,000$15–395
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia8,000$15–45
American AAdvantageOn Qantas10,000$15–45
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas10,000$15–45
JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar12,000$15–45
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$24.10–67.75

Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from BNK to SYD

  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Virgin Australia logo
    Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book BNK to SYD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

BNK to SYD with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar the whole way
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BNK to SYD: common questions

How many miles does BNK to SYD cost?

In economy it starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from BNK to SYD?

Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD).

How far is Ballina from Sydney by plane?

Ballina (BNK) and Sydney (SYD) are 379 miles (610 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book BNK to SYD award flights?

15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Ballina and Sydney?

The most direct connections are through Melbourne (MEL). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Melbourne.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.