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Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025

Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025, 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 February 2025.

Return from

$678

One-way from

$294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,008
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 50m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Mon 17/307:25AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/316:05CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$678
Wed 28/520:40AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Wed 4/606:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mJetstar
Deal found 26/2$680
Tue 1/415:40AKL - TSV
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/417:15TSV - AKL
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$806
Tue 5/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 14/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/2$992
Sat 22/306:05AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 29/309:05CNS - AKL
1 stop12h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/2$1,081
Tue 27/515:55AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mEmirates
Fri 30/512:15CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 55mEmirates
Deal found 26/2$1,136
Tue 1/406:40AKL - TSV
2 stops28h 50mJetstar
Tue 15/421:00TSV - AKL
2 stops15h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/2$1,239
Tue 18/322:10AKL - CNS
2 stops64h 55mChina Southern
Tue 25/312:45CNS - AKL
2 stops48h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 26/2$8,116
Thu 20/300:55AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/318:35CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$16,780
Tue 3/619:45AKL - CNS
2 stops50h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/606:00CNS - AKL
2 stops46h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/2$20,777

Find flights to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

20:40-09:45

1 stop15h 05m

Cairns

Wed 4/6

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$678

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/6

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

Cairns

Mon 16/6

19:15-11:25

1 stop14h 10m

$682

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/4

15:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

Townsville

Tue 15/4

17:15-04:30

1 stop9h 15m

$806

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/4

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 8/4

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$922

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/5

06:10-17:50

1 stop13h 40m

Cairns

Sun 1/6

18:35-15:00

1 stop18h 25m

$1,067

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/3

06:05-15:05

1 stop12h 00m

Cairns

Sat 29/3

09:05-00:25

1 stop12h 20m

$1,081

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/4

06:40-08:30

2 stops28h 50m

Townsville

Tue 15/4

21:00-14:10

2 stops15h 10m

$1,239

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

$294

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/7

06:40-08:40

1 stop28h 00m

$321

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$375

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Travel insights for flights to Great Barrier Reef

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How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef takes 7 hours 52 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 23 February 2025.

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 Tuesday mornings, 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 $324

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $496

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 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

China Southern
7.5
Good
88 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

  • 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 $236, however they can be found for as little as $122.

  • 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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