Find Cheap Flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$253	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 2 — Sat, May 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is currently $253
Cheapest one-way flight	$127	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is currently $127
Last-minute weekend getaway	$400	Virgin Australia 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is currently $400
Cheapest business class flights	$776	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Sun, Apr 12 — Sat, Apr 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is currently $776

Fastest flight	3 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from Ballina to Sunshine Coast takes 3 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $240–400
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $355–640

Popular airlines from Ballina to Sunshine Coast

Jetstar

308 weekly connecting flights

BNK - BNE, MCY Every day
Qantas

from $418

Typical price: $440–1,300

303 weekly connecting flights

BNK - BNE, MCY Every day
Virgin Australia

from $253

Typical price: $270–520

226 weekly connecting flights

BNK - BNE, MCY Every day

Popular airports near Ballina

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 7 min 2 mi
Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 2 hr 4 min 106 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 2 min 48 mi
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Australia 2 hr 11 min 104 mi

Popular airports near Sunshine Coast

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 1 hr 10 min 50 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 11 min 3 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 2 hr 15 min 107 mi
Bundaberg Regional Airport (BDB)

Bundaberg Regional Australia 2 hr 58 min 130 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ballina to Sunshine Coast

The cheapest flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $240 to $400.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $253. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is $418, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is $253, flying from May 2 to May 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast starts at $253 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $127 and departs on Wed, May 6.

3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Ballina to Sunshine Coast.

Subtropical conditions ensure warm days most of the year. There are cool evenings Apr–Sep, particularly in the mountains and inland regions. Peak travel takes place in the summer holidays (Dec–Jan). Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) and Oct–Nov are also busy times. Key annual events include the Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival (Oct) and the Woodford Folk Festival (Dec), a music gathering culminating in a dramatic fire-lighting event at New Year's.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ballina to Sunshine Coast.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Ballina to Sunshine Coast.

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 308 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Ballina to Sunshine Coast are:

Qantas offers 303 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) .
Virgin Australia offers 226 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Ballina and Sunshine Coast.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $253. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is $418, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is $253, flying from May 2 to May 9.

No airline flies direct from Ballina to Sunshine Coast.

There are 308 Jetstar connecting flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 303 Qantas connecting flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 226 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ballina and Sunshine Coast at price $400 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

No airline flies direct from Ballina to Sunshine Coast.

There are 308 Jetstar connecting flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 303 Qantas connecting flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 226 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ballina to Sunshine Coast, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Ballina and Sunshine Coast start at $776 from Sun, Apr 12 to Sat, Apr 18 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ballina and Sunshine Coast start at $253 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9.

To book business class trips from Ballina to Sunshine Coast, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Ballina and Sunshine Coast starts at $400 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ballina and Sunshine Coast at price $400 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Ballina to Sunshine Coast, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.