What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ballina to Cairns round-trip?

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $353. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $491 round trip. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C). Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Ballina to Cairns?

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 21% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNK to CNS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ballina to Cairns in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Ballina to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ballina to Cairns.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Ballina to Cairns?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ballina to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$353
One-way from	$206

Jetstar
6/8-8/8
2 total stops
39h 30m total
Ballina to Cairns

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Jetstar
28/7
1 total stop
24h 20m 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 11 July 2025.

Wed 6/808:55BNK - CNS

1 stop13h 55mJetstar

Fri 8/806:45CNS - BNK

1 stop25h 35mJetstar

Deal found 9/7$353

Wed 6/812:45BNK - CNS

2 stops10h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 8/819:15CNS - BNK

1 stop16h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/7$491

Sun 24/808:55BNK - CNS

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/806:00CNS - BNK

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$547

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Wed 6/808:55BNK - CNS

1 stop13h 55mJetstar

Fri 8/806:45CNS - BNK

1 stop25h 35mJetstar

Deal found 9/7$353

Wed 6/812:45BNK - CNS

2 stops10h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 8/819:15CNS - BNK

1 stop16h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/7$491

Sun 24/808:55BNK - CNS

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/806:00CNS - BNK

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$547

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Wed 6/808:55BNK - CNS

1 stop13h 55mJetstar

Fri 8/806:45CNS - BNK

1 stop25h 35mJetstar

Deal found 9/7$353

Wed 6/812:45BNK - CNS

2 stops10h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 8/819:15CNS - BNK

1 stop16h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/7$491

Sun 24/808:55BNK - CNS

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/806:00CNS - BNK

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$547

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Ballina Byron

Wed 6/8

08:55-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

Cairns

Fri 8/8

06:45-08:20

1 stop25h 35m

$353

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 6/8

12:45-23:35

2 stops10h 50m

Cairns

Fri 8/8

19:15-12:05

1 stop16h 50m

$491

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Sun 24/8

08:55-18:35

1 stop9h 40m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-08:20

2 stops26h 20m

$547

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BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Mon 28/7

08:55-09:15

1 stop24h 20m

$206

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BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Mon 28/7

12:45-23:35

2 stops10h 50m

$340

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Ballina to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

456 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ballina to Cairns round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $353. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $491 round trip.
Can I find deals for flights from Ballina to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ballina to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ballina to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ballina to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ballina to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ballina to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
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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