Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Ballina (CNS - BNK)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Ballina and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$311	Virgin Australia 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Ballina is currently $311
Cheapest one-way flight	$138	Virgin Australia 1 stop 17 hr Mon, May 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Ballina is currently $138
Last-minute weekend getaway	$637	Virgin Australia 2 stops 26 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Ballina is currently $637
Cheapest business class flights	$1,015	Virgin Australia 1 stop 20 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Sat, Apr 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Ballina is currently $1,015

Fastest flight	6 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Ballina takes 6 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Ballina is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $305–540
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $425–690

Popular airlines from Cairns to Ballina

Qantas

from $520

Typical price: $660–1,450

148 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNK Every day
Jetstar

Typical price: $270–560

78 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNK Every day
Virgin Australia

from $311

Typical price: $360–660

55 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNK Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 5 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 4 hr 2 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Ballina

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 7 min 2 mi
Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 2 hr 4 min 106 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 2 min 48 mi
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Australia 2 hr 11 min 104 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Ballina

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Ballina are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $305 to $540.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Ballina recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $311. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Ballina is $520, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Ballina is $311, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Ballina starts at $311 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $138 and departs on Mon, May 4.

6 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Ballina.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Ballina.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Ballina really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Ballina.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 148 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Ballina are:

Jetstar offers 78 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) .
Virgin Australia offers 55 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Ballina.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Ballina recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $311. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Ballina is $520, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Ballina is $311, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Ballina.

There are 148 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Ballina per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 78 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns to Ballina per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Ballina per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Ballina at price $637 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Ballina.

There are 148 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Ballina per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 78 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns to Ballina per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Ballina per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Ballina.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Ballina, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Ballina start at $1,015 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Ballina start at $311 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Ballina, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Ballina starts at $637 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Ballina at price $637 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Ballina, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.