Award flights from Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for BNK→SYD. Lowest economy: 5,700 points + $22.70 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest business: 15,500 points + $21.77 (Virgin Australia Velocity).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
BNK to SYD at a glance
- From
- Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Ballina, Australia (BNK)
- To
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International, Sydney, Australia (SYD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- JQ, Qantas (QF), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Sydney (SYD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 5,700 pts + $22.70 | Nonstop | JQ, Qantas (QF) | 2 | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 5,900 pts + $21.77 | Nonstop | Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 15,500 pts + $21.77 | Nonstop | Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 320 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 5,700 pts + $22.70 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 15,500 pts + $21.77 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 5,700 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 15,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates.
Best months to fly BNK to SYD on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 5,700 · Qantas (16 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (12 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (30 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (28 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (30 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (30 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (28 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (28 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (31 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (30 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (30 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (31 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (30 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (30 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (31 dates) | |
| 5,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (31 dates) | |
| 5,900 · Velocity (8 dates) | 15,500 · Velocity (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search BNK to SYDQuestions about BNK to SYD award flights
What's the lowest Ballina to Sydney award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,700 points + $22.70 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:43 UTC). In business, 15,500 points + $21.77 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed business award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 14:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on BNK→SYD?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 328 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 328 dates, business 320 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from BNK to SYD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 5,700 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest BNK→SYD award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 5,700 points with Qantas (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 15,500 points with Velocity (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.