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Cheap flight deals from Ballina to Cairns Starting at NZD 148

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Ballina to Cairns and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • BNK08:55
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS22:50
        Tue, Apr 1|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 148NZD 200
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        NZD 200NZD 148

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Tue, Apr 1, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 148 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Wed, Mar 26|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 149NZD 200
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        NZD 200NZD 149

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Wed, Mar 26, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 149 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Fri, Mar 7|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 150NZD 200
        25% OFF
        25% OFF
        NZD 200NZD 150

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Fri, Mar 7, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 150 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Sat, Mar 8|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 151
        NZD 151

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 151 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Wed, Mar 19|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 152
        NZD 152

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Wed, Mar 19, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 152 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Sat, Mar 15|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 153
        NZD 153

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Sat, Mar 15, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 153 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Fri, Mar 14|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 158
        NZD 158

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Fri, Mar 14, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 158 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Thu, Mar 6|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 159
        NZD 159

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 159 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK16:35
        26h
        1 stop
        CNS17:35
        Sat, Mar 22|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 164
        NZD 164

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Sat, Mar 22, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 164 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK12:20
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS08:00
        Fri, Feb 28|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 165
        NZD 165

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Ballina to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Byron Gateway Airport on Fri, Feb 28, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 165 including taxes and charges.

      • BNK01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Ballina - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
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Ballina to Cairns flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ457

    Jetstar Airways

    09:20

    BNK

    1.3h

    10:40

    SYD

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  2. JQ950

    Jetstar Airways

    06:10

    SYD

    3.0h

    08:10

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  3. JQ457

    Jetstar Airways

    09:20

    BNK

    1.3h

    10:40

    SYD

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  4. JQ954

    Jetstar Airways

    15:25

    SYD

    3.0h

    17:25

    CNS

    S-T-TF-

  5. JQ459

    Jetstar Airways

    12:40

    BNK

    1.3h

    14:00

    SYD

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  6. JQ950

    Jetstar Airways

    06:10

    SYD

    3.0h

    08:10

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  7. VA1140

    Virgin Australia

    12:45

    BNK

    1.3h

    14:05

    SYD

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  8. JQ952

    Jetstar Airways

    11:45

    SYD

    3.0h

    13:45

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  9. VA1140

    Virgin Australia

    12:45

    BNK

    1.3h

    14:05

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  10. JQ950

    Jetstar Airways

    06:10

    SYD

    3.0h

    08:10

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  11. VA1142

    Virgin Australia

    16:25

    BNK

    1.3h

    17:45

    SYD

    ----T-S
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  12. VA1413

    Virgin Australia

    08:10

    SYD

    3.1h

    10:15

    CNS

    -----FS

  13. VA1142

    Virgin Australia

    16:25

    BNK

    1.3h

    17:45

    SYD

    ----T-S
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  14. JQ950

    Jetstar Airways

    06:10

    SYD

    3.0h

    08:10

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  15. JQ461

    Jetstar Airways

    16:40

    BNK

    1.4h

    18:05

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  16. VA1421

    Virgin Australia

    14:40

    SYD

    3.1h

    16:45

    CNS

    ------S

  17. JQ461

    Jetstar Airways

    16:40

    BNK

    1.4h

    18:05

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  18. JQ952

    Jetstar Airways

    11:45

    SYD

    3.0h

    13:45

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  19. JQ461

    Jetstar Airways

    16:40

    BNK

    1.4h

    18:05

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  20. JQ950

    Jetstar Airways

    06:10

    SYD

    3.0h

    08:10

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Ballina to Cairns?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Ballina (BNK) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Ballina to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Ballina (BNK) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 484.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

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Flight Info | Ballina to Cairns

Cheapest direct flight priceNZD 148
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance1,550.69 km
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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