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Cheap flights from Ballina to Cairns from $249

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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 08:20
BNK
-
CNS
20h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 15:55
CNS
-
BNK
8h 15m
1 stop
$443Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 23:05
BNK
-
CNS
11h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 15:55
CNS
-
BNK
8h 15m
1 stop
$533Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 08:30
BNK
-
CNS
19h 10m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 11:40
CNS
-
BNK
28h 40m
2 stops
$654Jetstar
Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 11:00
BNK
-
CNS
23h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 08:35
CNS
-
BNK
20h 40m
1 stop
$680Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:05
BNK
-
CNS
8h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 11:40
CNS
-
BNK
17h 40m
1 stop
$690Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 23:05
BNK
-
CNS
11h 20m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
11h 10m
2 stops
$711Virgin Australia
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 08:30
BNK
-
CNS
19h 10m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:05 - 11:40
CNS
-
BNK
16h 35m
1 stop
$741Jetstar
Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 11:00
BNK
-
CNS
23h 15m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
29h 05m
2 stops
$761Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 11:00
BNK
-
CNS
23h 15m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 12:05
CNS
-
BNK
29h 05m
2 stops
$790Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Jetstar Logo
16:35 - 09:05
BNK
-
CNS
17h 30m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
12:05 - 08:35
CNS
-
BNK
19h 30m
2 stops
$791Jetstar
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

Virgin Australia flights from Ballina to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Ballina to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
19 Mar
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
11h 20m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
26 Mar
CNS23:55Cairns
11h 10m
2 stops
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
$711
Virgin Australia
20 Feb
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
23h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
29h 05m
2 stops
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
$761
Virgin Australia
20 Feb
BNK12:45Ballina Byron
23h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
24 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
29h 05m
2 stops
BNK12:05Ballina Byron
$790

Jetstar flights from Ballina to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Ballina to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
20 Feb
BNK14:20Ballina Byron
19h 10m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
24 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 40m
2 stops
BNK11:40Ballina Byron
$654
Jetstar
20 Feb
BNK14:20Ballina Byron
19h 10m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
24 Feb
CNS18:05Cairns
16h 35m
1 stop
BNK11:40Ballina Byron
$741
Jetstar
17 Feb
BNK16:35Ballina Byron
17h 30m
2 stops
CNS09:05Cairns
21 Feb
CNS12:05Cairns
19h 30m
2 stops
BNK08:35Ballina Byron
$791

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Price

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Thu 19/3

12:45-08:20

1 stop20h 35m

Cairns

Thu 26/3

06:40-15:55

1 stop8h 15m

$443

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Thu 19/3

12:45-23:05

2 stops11h 20m

Cairns

Thu 26/3

06:40-15:55

1 stop8h 15m

$533

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 20/2

14:20-08:30

1 stop19h 10m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

06:00-11:40

2 stops28h 40m

$654

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 17/2

12:45-11:00

2 stops23h 15m

Cairns

Sat 21/2

10:55-08:35

1 stop20h 40m

$680

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 20/2

14:20-22:05

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Mon 23/2

17:00-11:40

1 stop17h 40m

$690

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Thu 19/3

12:45-23:05

2 stops11h 20m

Cairns

Thu 26/3

23:55-12:05

2 stops11h 10m

$711

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 20/2

14:20-08:30

1 stop19h 10m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

18:05-11:40

1 stop16h 35m

$741

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 20/2

12:45-11:00

2 stops23h 15m

Cairns

Mon 23/2

06:00-12:05

2 stops29h 05m

$761

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Fri 20/2

12:45-11:00

2 stops23h 15m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

06:00-12:05

2 stops29h 05m

$790

BallinaCairns

BNK - CNS

BNKCNS

Ballina Byron

Tue 17/2

16:35-09:05

2 stops17h 30m

Cairns

Sat 21/2

12:05-08:35

2 stops19h 30m

$791

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Fastest flight time

8h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Ballina to Cairns takes 8h 45m
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 8h 45m, 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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