Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Darwin to Ballina

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Darwin to Ballina, including Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Darwin to Ballina according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Darwin to Ballina in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 235, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 493.

Displayed flight fares from Darwin to Ballina are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Darwin to Ballina Flight Details

The distance between Darwin and Ballina is approximately 2,987.75km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 235
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 493
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,987.75km
Popular airlineQantas Airways
Flight statistics for the Darwin–Ballina route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Darwin (DRW) to Ballina (BNK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 235 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DRW to BNK on Mon, Feb 16), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 493 departing on Sat, Feb 14 and returning on Fri, Feb 20.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Darwin to Ballina, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Darwin to Ballina is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Darwin to Ballina, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Feb 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 235.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ballina travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Darwin to Ballina is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin to Ballina on February 14, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 493.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Ballina, with Darwin International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (DRW-BNK) is by far the most common option on this route: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).
  • The time difference between Ballina and Darwin is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.