Cheap flights from Ballina to Brisbane from £88

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Tue, Jun 2
Ballina BNKBrisbane BNE
£88
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Sat, May 30
Ballina BNKBrisbane BNE
£104
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Wed, Jun 3
Ballina BNKBrisbane BNE
£111
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Sat, May 30
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£115
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Sat, May 30
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£118
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Wed, Jun 3
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How much do flights to Brisbane cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£88

Cheapest round-trip

£214

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Brisbane airport to the city center

Fastest option: Airtrain. Best value: public bus services.

Brisbane is served by Brisbane Airport (BNE), located 14 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the dedicated Airtrain service, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Airtrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Brisbane's CBD, while buses offer a more budget-friendly alternative. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport mode, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-25 min

adult one-way fare (~$13 USD)

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to CBD

40-60 min

go card fare (~$3–4 USD)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

metered; varies by traffic (~$28–40 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

varies by demand (~$22–34 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

pre-booked; fixed rate (~$44–75 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

20-40 min

per day; varies by provider (~$25–62 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Airtrain connects both the Domestic and International terminals to Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast.
  • TransLink go card offers discounted fares compared to single paper tickets.
  • Taxi ranks are located outside both terminals; ride-hailing pickup zones are designated areas.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Brisbane

Depart from
Ballina Byron Gateway
Arrive to
Brisbane
Average flights per week
221
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Ballina to Brisbane

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Brisbane

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C22°C
February27°C22°C
March26°C21°C
April24°C18°C
May22°C15°C
June20°C13°C
July19°C12°C
August21°C13°C
September23°C15°C
October24°C17°C
November26°C19°C
December27°C20°C
Hottest Month
28°C
January
Coldest month
12°C
July
Sunny days
295
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
96%
23°C16°C
24 May
22°C12°C
Monday
18 May
91%
22°C18°C
25 May
85%
23°C14°C
Tuesday
19 May
87%
21°C18°C
26 May
79%
18°C14°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
24°C15°C
27 May
88%
20°C14°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
22°C14°C
28 May
66%
20°C12°C
Friday
22 May
22°C13°C
29 May
21°C10°C
Saturday
23 May
22°C12°C
30 May
22°C10°C
Book your trip to arrive at Brisbane, or Brisbane Archerfield Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Qantas. Ballina and Brisbane have 221 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Ballina?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ballina and Sydney, Melbourne, Albury, Singapore, Denpasar, Hamilton Island, Wagga Wagga, Canberra, Vientiane, Hobart, Manila, Perth, City of Launceston, City of Newcastle, London, Proserpine, Alice Springs, Darwin, Adelaide, Griffith.
What are the most popular routes to and from Brisbane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Brisbane and London, Sydney, Melbourne, Bali, Cairns, Manchester, Denpasar, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Townsville, Manila, Bangkok, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Mackay, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket City, Ho Chi Minh City, Proserpine.
What airports are near Ballina?
The main airport in Ballina is Ballina Byron Gateway. It is also served by Brisbane, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour.
What airports are near Brisbane?
The main airport in Brisbane is Brisbane. It is also served by Gold Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane West Wellcamp.
Which airlines fly between Ballina and Brisbane?
Currently, you can fly between Ballina and Brisbane with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Ballina and Brisbane?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ballina and Brisbane, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Ballina and Brisbane?
Traveling between Ballina and Brisbane, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Ballina?
There are a number of airports in and around Ballina. The main one is Ballina Byron Gateway and other nearby airports include Brisbane, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour
How many airports are there near Brisbane?
There are a number of airports in and around Brisbane. The main one is Brisbane and other nearby airports include Gold Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane West Wellcamp.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ballina and Brisbane depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ballina and Brisbane arrive?
What time do flights between Ballina and Brisbane depart?
What time do flights between Ballina and Brisbane arrive?

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