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. Runway is the binding factor: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,234 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 234 ft to spare. 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 gate to gate 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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