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1 Jan — 8 Jan1
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Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2024

Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 27 December 2024.

Return from

$575

One-way from

$284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,203
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 25m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
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High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Average for return flights in December 2024
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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Great Barrier Reef that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 December 2024.

Sun 16/206:15AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Tue 25/209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$575
Tue 4/216:35AKL - TSV
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/209:40TSV - AKL
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$768
Sun 26/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Sat 1/212:45CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/12$1,073
Wed 23/409:20AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/411:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$1,123
Tue 4/206:45AKL - TSV
1 stop29h 15mJetstar
Tue 11/220:45TSV - AKL
1 stop29h 15mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$610
Wed 23/413:05AKL - CNS
1 stop24h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 29/406:00CNS - AKL
2 stops27h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/12$1,689
Sat 8/206:20AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/210:55CNS - AKL
2 stops10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$876
Wed 23/421:25AKL - CNS
2 stops64h 35mChina Southern
Tue 29/413:35CNS - AKL
2 stops48h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 26/12$9,415
Thu 6/200:55AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 14/218:35CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/12$16,597

Find flights to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

Locate flights to Great Barrier Reef that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 27 December 2024.

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Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/2

06:15-20:55

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Tue 25/2

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$575

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/2

06:45-09:00

1 stop29h 15m

Townsville

Tue 11/2

20:45-05:00

1 stop29h 15m

$610

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/2

06:45-11:15

1 stop7h 30m

Cairns

Thu 13/2

06:40-16:50

1 stop31h 10m

$741

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/2

16:35-08:20

2 stops18h 45m

Townsville

Tue 11/2

09:40-05:10

1 stop16h 30m

$768

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/1

20:55-12:05

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Sat 1/2

12:45-00:25

1 stop8h 40m

$1,073

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

09:20-20:50

1 stop13h 30m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,123

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

14:30-08:00

2 stops20h 30m

Cairns

Thu 3/4

14:35-07:35

2 stops14h 00m

$1,423

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

13:05-11:25

1 stop24h 20m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

06:00-11:40

2 stops27h 40m

$1,689

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/2

10:00-12:05

2 stops53h 05m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

12:45-16:15

2 stops48h 30m

$9,415

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/2

06:15-20:55

1 stop17h 40m

$227

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Deals found on 26/12

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Travel insights for flights to Great Barrier Reef

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Great Barrier Reef including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef takes 17 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Great Barrier Reef should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $382

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $328

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $518

Emirates

Emirates

From $655

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Great Barrier Reef ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Great Barrier Reef when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Great Barrier Reef, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Great Barrier Reef. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Great Barrier Reef. Reviews last updated 27 December 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
192 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

  • How much is a return flight to Great Barrier Reef?

    A return flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $290, however they can be found for as little as $184.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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