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Cheap flights from Ballina to Cairns from $187

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Jetstar Logo
16:55 - 09:20
BNK
-
CNS
16h 25m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 08:20
CNS
-
BNK
25h 35m
1 stop
$374Jetstar
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Jetstar Logo
16:55 - 08:30
BNK
-
CNS
15h 35m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 08:20
CNS
-
BNK
13h 10m
1 stop
$460Jetstar
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Jetstar Logo
16:35 - 08:20
BNK
-
CNS
16h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:10 - 08:20
CNS
-
BNK
13h 10m
1 stop
$474Jetstar
Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 - 23:05
BNK
-
CNS
11h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 08:20
CNS
-
BNK
13h 10m
1 stop
$521Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 23:20
BNK
-
CNS
10h 35m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
22h 10m
2 stops
$592Virgin Australia
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 18:25
BNK
-
CNS
5h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
16h 50m
1 stop
$625Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 18:25
BNK
-
CNS
5h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
16h 50m
1 stop
$626Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Jetstar Logo
16:35 - 08:20
BNK
-
CNS
16h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:05 - 11:40
CNS
-
BNK
16h 35m
1 stop
$658Jetstar
Mon, 23 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 18:25
BNK
-
CNS
5h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
16h 50m
1 stop
$689Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 23:20
BNK
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CNS
10h 35m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
16h 50m
1 stop
$698Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

Virgin Australia flights from Ballina to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Ballina to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
21 Apr
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
10h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
28 Apr
CNS13:55Cairns
22h 10m
2 stops
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
$592
Virgin Australia
23 Apr
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
5h 40m
1 stop
CNS18:25Cairns
26 Apr
CNS19:15Cairns
16h 50m
1 stop
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
$625
Virgin Australia
23 Apr
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
5h 40m
1 stop
CNS18:25Cairns
26 Apr
CNS19:15Cairns
16h 50m
1 stop
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
$626

Jetstar flights from Ballina to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Ballina to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
21 Apr
BNK16:55Ballina Byron
16h 25m
1 stop
CNS09:20Cairns
28 Apr
CNS06:45Cairns
25h 35m
1 stop
BNK08:20Ballina Byron
$374
Jetstar
21 Apr
BNK16:55Ballina Byron
15h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:30Cairns
28 Apr
CNS19:10Cairns
13h 10m
1 stop
BNK08:20Ballina Byron
$460
Jetstar
25 Mar
BNK16:35Ballina Byron
16h 45m
1 stop
CNS08:20Cairns
29 Mar
CNS18:10Cairns
13h 10m
1 stop
BNK08:20Ballina Byron
$474

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BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 21/4

16:55-09:20

1 stop16h 25m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:45-08:20

1 stop25h 35m

$374

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 21/4

16:55-08:30

2 stops15h 35m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

19:10-08:20

1 stop13h 10m

$460

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

$474

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

$521

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 21/4

12:45-23:20

2 stops10h 35m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

13:55-12:05

2 stops22h 10m

$592
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

$625

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

$626

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

$658

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

$689

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Thu 23/4

12:45-23:20

2 stops10h 35m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

19:15-12:05

1 stop16h 50m

$698

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ballina Byron to Cairns?

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Fastest flight time

5h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Ballina to Cairns takes 5h 40m
There are no direct flights from Ballina to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Ballina to Cairns.
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  • How far is Ballina Byron to Cairns by plane?

    There are 1547.1 km between Ballina Byron and Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 5h 40m, 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.

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