Private charter between Ballina Byron Bay and Sydney starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Ballina Byron Bay (BNK) to Sydney (SYD) and Sydney to Ballina Byron Bay — timed and priced alike.
Ballina Byron Bay and Sydney lie approximately 612 km apart (380 mi / 330 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Ballina Byron Bay–Sydney spans US$9,500 – US$24,000: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 15m | 1h 08m – 1h 23m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 11m | 1h 04m – 1h 18m | A$18,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 15m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 13m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 11m | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 11m | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 09m | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 07m | A$22,000 – A$31,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,500) | 6-8 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Ballina Byron Bay–Sydney quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Ballina Byron Bay, Australia: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and Lismore Airport.
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBNA / BNK | YSSY / SYD |
| Longest hard runway | 6,234 ft | 12,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7 ft | 21 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Ballina Byron Bay to Sydney can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. The tighter of the two runways is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport at 6,234 ft, against the 6,000 ft needed by the most demanding type on the list, the Bombardier Global 7500 — 234 ft of margin. The leg is 612 km.
Alternates within range: Lismore Airport (5,404 ft, 30 km) · Evans Head Aerodrome (4,275 ft, 33 km) · Tyagarah Airport · Casino Airport (3,609 ft, 49 km) · Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · RAAF Base Richmond (7,001 ft, 53 km) · Sydney Bankstown Airport (4,644 ft, 17 km) · Camden Airport (4,804 ft, 46 km)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Ballina Byron Bay–Sydney sector leaves when you do.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 15m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$9,500 – US$24,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Ballina Byron Bay to Sydney route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$24,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 15m airborne across the 612 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Ballina Byron Bay–Sydney departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Ballina Byron Bay–Sydney charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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