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Cheap flights from Ballina to Cairns from $181

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — CNS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Ballina to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ballina (BNK) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$393

One-way from

$181
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 00m total
  • Ballina to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 10m total
  • Ballina to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Ballina to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ballina to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 18/1008:55BNK - CNS
1 stop5h 40mJetstar
Sat 18/1018:00CNS - BNK
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$393
Sat 18/1008:55BNK - CNS
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1020:30CNS - BNK
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$629
Wed 24/908:55BNK - CNS
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Sat 27/919:00CNS - BNK
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$710
Tue 30/912:45BNK - CNS
2 stops31h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 4/1019:10CNS - BNK
2 stops15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$929
Tue 30/908:55BNK - CNS
2 stops9h 50mJetstar
Sat 4/1019:00CNS - BNK
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$1,004

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ballina to Cairns that are best for you.

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Cairns

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BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Sat 18/10

08:55-13:35

1 stop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 18/10

20:30-12:05

2 stops14h 35m

$629

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 24/9

08:55-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

Cairns

Sat 27/9

19:00-08:20

1 stop13h 20m

$710

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 30/9

12:45-20:20

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Sat 4/10

19:10-11:05

2 stops15h 55m

$929

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 30/9

08:55-18:45

2 stops9h 50m

Cairns

Sat 4/10

19:00-07:20

1 stop12h 20m

$1,004

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Sat 18/10

16:40-22:50

1 stop7h 10m

$181

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Sat 25/10

09:00-17:15

1 stop9h 15m

$406

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Sat 25/10

09:00-22:50

2 stops14h 50m

$438

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Deals found on 15/9

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Ballina to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • How long is the flight from Ballina to Cairns?

    Departing from Ballina to Cairns will take you 13h 55m. Ballina and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1548 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ballina to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ballina to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Ballina to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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