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Cheap flights from Ballina to Cairns from $373

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNK — CNS
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 21 January 2026.

Tue 3/216:35
BNK
-
CNS
1 stop16h 45m
Jetstar
Sat 7/206:40
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop24h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/1$420
Tue 3/216:35
BNK
-
CNS
2 stops7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/206:40
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$509
Mon 23/209:25
BNK
-
CNS
1 stop23h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 26/218:45
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop17h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1$575
Mon 23/209:25
BNK
-
CNS
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/206:00
CNS
-
BNK
2 stops8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$680
Sun 1/312:45
BNK
-
CNS
2 stops35h 20m
Virgin Australia
Wed 4/315:45
CNS
-
BNK
1 stop19h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/1$752

Find 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$420

One-way from

$373
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/2-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Ballina to Cairns
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26/2
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 10m total
  • Ballina to Cairns
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BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 3/2

16:35-08:20

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Sat 7/2

06:40-08:35

1 stop24h 55m

$420

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 3/2

16:35-23:05

2 stops7h 30m

Cairns

Sat 7/2

06:40-08:35

1 stop24h 55m

$509

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Mon 23/2

09:25-08:20

1 stop23h 55m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

18:45-13:40

1 stop17h 55m

$575

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Mon 23/2

09:25-17:30

1 stop9h 05m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

06:00-15:55

2 stops8h 55m

$680

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Sun 1/3

12:45-23:05

2 stops35h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

$752

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Thu 26/2

11:20-17:30

1 stop7h 10m

$373

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Thu 26/2

07:45-21:00

2 stops14h 15m

$414

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Deals found on 18/1

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ballina to Cairns (average of $107). Flying from Ballina to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 16h 45m. Ballina and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1548 km.

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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 $107). Flying from Ballina to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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