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Cheap flights from Ballina to Cairns from $184

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — CNS
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 March 2026.

Wed 25/316:35
BNK
-
CNS
1 stop16h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 29/318:10
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop13h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3$468
Thu 23/412:45
BNK
-
CNS
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Sun 26/419:15
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop16h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/3$513
Wed 25/312:20
BNK
-
CNS
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/318:10
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$515
Mon 23/316:35
BNK
-
CNS
1 stop16h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 27/318:05
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop16h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3$650

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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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$468

One-way from

$184
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Ballina to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Ballina to Cairns
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BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 25/3

16:35-08:20

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

18:10-08:20

1 stop13h 10m

$468
Fastest return journey

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Thu 23/4

12:45-18:25

1 stop5h 40m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

19:15-12:05

1 stop16h 50m

$513

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 25/3

12:20-23:05

2 stops11h 45m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

18:10-08:20

1 stop13h 10m

$515

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Mon 23/3

16:35-08:20

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Fri 27/3

18:05-11:40

1 stop16h 35m

$650
Cheapest one-way

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 20/5

08:55-18:25

1 stop9h 30m

$184
Fastest single journey

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Sun 28/6

12:45-18:25

1 stop5h 40m

$295

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 30/6

11:20-22:45

2 stops11h 25m

$425

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Mon 29/6

11:20-12:55

1 stop25h 35m

$444

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 26/6

11:20-22:45

2 stops11h 25m

$531

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Cairns (average of $101). Flying from Ballina to Cairns in February is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 5h 40m. Ballina and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1548 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Cairns (average of $101). Flying from Ballina to Cairns in February is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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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