When is the best time to fly to Ballina?

Flying to Ballina in is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round.

Cheap Flights to Ballina

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£800	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£935	From London to Ballina

Cheapest prices for Ballina flights by month

January

£1291

February

£973

March

£942

April

£1039

May

£823

June

£1070

July

£1382

August

£1091

September

£1137

October

£799

November

£919

December

£975

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Ballina is October. The most expensive month for flights is July. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Ballina?

The cheapest flights to Ballina are usually found when departing on a Saturday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Ballina. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the evening as these tend to have higher demand.

Ballina lies south of Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers region. While Byron Bay is the better known town of the two, Ballina is great for visitors looking for a quieter time. Many people will base themselves in Ballina and take day trips to Byron Bay.

Ballina’s wonderful climate, great location at the mouth of the Richmond River, superb beaches (South Ballina Beach is the star) and hinterland, offer lots of options for travellers. There are the water-based attractions, such as swimming, scuba diving, surfing, fishing, boating, whale-watching (between June and November) and dolphin watching (all year) – and the seafood is always fresh and wonderful.

Close to Ballina, the Victoria Park Nature Reserve is one of the remnants of the Big Scrub. The reserve covers 17.5 hectares (43 acres), with eight hectares (20 acres) of untouched rainforest, and clearly marked walking trails.

Ballina climate

As in the rest of this part of New South Wales, the climate is sub-tropical. Summer temperatures (December to February) hit about 30 C (86 F) and winter temperatures (June to August) are 20 C (68 F).

When to fly to Ballina

This part of New South Wales is a year-round destination, meaning there’s really no bad time to visit Ballina.

Peak Season:

January and February are the busiest months. Easter is also a popular time with families. Whale-watching season runs from June to November, making it a popular time to visit as well. Ballina will also be busy when Byron Bay holds its many festivals. Accommodations in Ballina and Lismore often booked-up to handle the overspill from Byron.

Off Season:

Low season rates for accommodations kick in after the Easter holiday and last until the September/October school holidays.

Getting around Ballina

There are plenty of rental-car companies with desks at the local airports. Airport transfers and shuttles also link the airports with Ballina and other towns in the region.

A rental car is essential if you’re planning on getting around this part of New South Wales. Bus and coach services in the Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay and Mullumbimby areas are operated by Blanch’s Bus Company.