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Cheap Flights to Ballina
| Most popular in | October | High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop |
| Average price | $677 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | $630 | From Auckland to Ballina |
Cheapest prices for Ballina flights by month
January
$849
February
$880
March
$549
April
$802
May
$0
June
$680
July
$745
August
$655
September
$677
October
$899
November
$699
December
$854
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Ballina is currently May; with October being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Ballina?
Wednesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Ballina. Flying on Tuesday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, there are flights only in the morning for your Ballina trip.
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.
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