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Find cheap flights from Ballina to Cairns from $551

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ballina to Cairns departing on 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Ballina to Cairns (BNK-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ballina to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:40 - 22:50BNK-CNS
6h 10m1 stop
10:15 - 16:05CNS-BNK
5h 50m1 stop
$551Jetstar
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
16:40 - 22:50BNK-CNS
6h 10m1 stop
10:15 - 16:05CNS-BNK
5h 50m1 stop
$553Jetstar
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
12:45 - 23:55BNK-CNS
11h 10m2 stops
16:35 - 12:05CNS-BNK
19h 30m1 stop
$677Virgin Australia
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
12:45 - 23:55BNK-CNS
11h 10m2 stops
16:35 - 12:05CNS-BNK
19h 30m1 stop
$679Virgin Australia
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
12:45 - 23:55BNK-CNS
11h 10m2 stops
11:50 - 12:05CNS-BNK
24h 15m2 stops
$686Virgin Australia
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun

Flights from Ballina to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ballina to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ballina to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ballina to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ballina to Cairns is May, where tickets cost $471 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $917 and $906 respectively.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$551
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ballina to Cairns

When to book flights from Ballina to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ballina to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ballina to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ballina to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ballina to Cairns was $359 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ballina to Cairns?

    On your way to Cairns, you’ll fly out from Ballina Byron. You’ll be landing at Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ballina to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ballina to Cairns, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ballina to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $958 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $550 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ballina to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ballina to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ballina to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Ballina is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ballina to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Ballina with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ballina to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Ballina up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Ballina to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ballina to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ballina to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 674 reviews
6.8food
8.4crew
6.8entertainment
7.9boarding
7.6comfort
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

Worst airline ever. No need to go into detail as everything is terrible. Do not do it - whatever the price.

Ballina - Cairns Flights

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Ballina (BNK)Australia

Destination:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

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