Cheap flights from Ballina to Cairns from $406

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ballina to Cairns departing on 5/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Find the cheapest flights from Ballina to Cairns

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 10:15BNK-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
15:45 - 12:05CNS-BNK
19h 20m1 stop
$452Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 08:20BNK-CNS
20h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 08:35CNS-BNK
24h 55m1 stop
$456Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, 12 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 23:05BNK-CNS
11h 20m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
15:45 - 12:05CNS-BNK
19h 20m1 stop
$475Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 14:55BNK-CNS
27h 10m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 12:05CNS-BNK
24h 10m1 stop
$525Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 10:15BNK-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 12:05CNS-BNK
24h 10m1 stop
$539Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 10:15BNK-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 12:05CNS-BNK
25h 50m2 stops
$550Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 23:05BNK-CNS
11h 20m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 12:05CNS-BNK
25h 50m2 stops
$556Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 14:00BNK-CNS
26h 15m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 12:05CNS-BNK
24h 10m1 stop
$557Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 16:40BNK-CNS
9h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 08:35CNS-BNK
24h 55m1 stop
$573Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, 12 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 14:00BNK-CNS
26h 15m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 12:05CNS-BNK
23h 25m2 stops
$590Virgin Australia
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

Virgin Australia flights from Ballina to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Ballina to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
18 Mar
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
22h 30m
1 stop
CNS10:15Cairns
21 Mar
CNS15:45Cairns
19h 20m
1 stop
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
Virgin Australia
18 Mar
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
11h 20m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
21 Mar
CNS15:45Cairns
19h 20m
1 stop
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
Virgin Australia
18 Mar
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
27h 10m
1 stop
CNS14:55Cairns
21 Mar
CNS10:55Cairns
24h 10m
1 stop
BNK12:05Ballina Byron

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Ballina to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 28 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ballina to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-10:15

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

15:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

$452

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 12/12

12:45-08:20

1 stop20h 35m

Cairns

Tue 16/12

06:40-08:35

1 stop24h 55m

$456

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-23:05

2 stops11h 20m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

15:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

$475

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-14:55

1 stop27h 10m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

10:55-12:05

1 stop24h 10m

$525

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-10:15

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

10:55-12:05

1 stop24h 10m

$539

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-10:15

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

09:15-12:05

2 stops25h 50m

$550

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-23:05

2 stops11h 20m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

09:15-12:05

2 stops25h 50m

$556

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-14:00

2 stops26h 15m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

10:55-12:05

1 stop24h 10m

$557

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 12/12

07:45-16:40

2 stops9h 55m

Cairns

Tue 16/12

06:40-08:35

1 stop24h 55m

$573

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Wed 18/3

12:45-14:00

2 stops26h 15m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

11:40-12:05

2 stops23h 25m

$590

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 12 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to Cairns from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Ballina to Cairns

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Ballina. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $447. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $544. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Ballina to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $486. Flying to Cairns in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $538 on average. Flights to Cairns from Ballina in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

When to book flights from Ballina to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Ballina to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
Estimated return price

Cheap Ballina to Cairns (BNK to CNS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Ballina to Cairns

Fastest flight time

20h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Ballina to Cairns takes 20h 35m
There are no direct flights from Ballina to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Ballina to Cairns.
  • How far is Ballina Byron to Cairns by plane?

    There are 1547.1 km between Ballina Byron and Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 7h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Ballina Byron Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ballina Byron Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Travelling to a place near Cairns?

Book flights to Cairns if you plan to visit one of these locations
Port Douglas
Palm Cove
Trinity Beach
Mission Beach

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Ballina to Cairns?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Ballina to Cairns for you.

Can I find flights from Ballina to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Ballina to Cairns with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from Ballina to Cairns?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Cairns from Ballina. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Ballina to Cairns right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight from Ballina to Cairns now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Cairns and let you know when they change.

An easier way to manage your Cairns trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Sun 28/12
Sun 4/1

Find better results for your trip to Australia