QF2064QantasIn the air, 45 min late
Left SYD at 10:20, 45 min after its 09:35 slot.
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Direct flights from Sydney (SYD) to Ballina (BNK): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 73% of the last 15 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 5 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 15 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 612 km, an estimated 1 hour 17 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Sydney and Ballina. Updated 27 October 2026 at 10:23 UTC.
Today, SYD → BNK
Tue 27 Oct · local times- 07:20 JQ456Jetstar Left 07:20 ·
- 09:35 QF2064Qantas Left 10:20 +45 ·
- 10:50 VA1139Virgin Australia Left 10:55 +5 ·
- 14:40 JQ460Jetstar Left 14:50 +10 ·
- 18:40 QF2062Qantas Left 18:40 ·
Checked SYD board 21:23
SYD
Sydney
smooth · +0
BNK
Ballina
tracking
612 km · ~1h 17m est.
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
73% on time
of the last 15 operated SYD → BNK flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +5 min. 0 of 15 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+5 minacross the last 15 operated legs
Flight time~1h 17mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 15
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Jetstar AirwaysQantas Airways
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomes10-27VA1139departed+5
10-26VA1139departed+55
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How the Sydney to Ballina route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SYD to BNK flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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SYD to BNK questions
Is SYD–BNK running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on SYD–BNK?
Operators schedule morning departures around 07:05 and evening departures around 18:35 from SYD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BNK delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from SYD to BNK?
Great-circle distance is 612 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 73–82 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does SYD–BNK fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 36 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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