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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 24 April 2025.

Return from

$649

One-way from

$377

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$976
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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Wed 11/606:40AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Sun 15/622:55CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$649
Fri 27/613:55AKL - CNS
1 stop23h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 12/712:25CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/4$695
Wed 11/613:55AKL - CNS
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/622:55CNS - AKL
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$742
Sat 7/606:15AKL - TSV
1 stop29h 15mJetstar
Sat 14/621:20TSV - AKL
1 stop29h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$745
Mon 14/707:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$1,006
Fri 28/1115:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 30/1117:40CNS - AKL
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$1,068
Thu 27/1101:20AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1118:35CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$16,700
Tue 3/619:45AKL - CNS
2 stops46h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/606:00CNS - AKL
2 stops46h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4$20,684

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/6

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

$649

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/6

13:55-11:25

1 stop23h 30m

Cairns

Sat 14/6

12:25-12:40

1 stop22h 15m

$738

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/6

13:55-11:25

1 stop23h 30m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

22:55-22:15

2 stops21h 20m

$742

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/6

06:15-09:30

1 stop29h 15m

Townsville

Sat 14/6

21:20-04:45

1 stop29h 25m

$745

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/9

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Mon 15/9

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$973

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/9

06:00-12:55

1 stop8h 55m

Cairns

Sat 27/9

11:45-23:55

1 stop10h 10m

$1,175

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

19:45-15:55

2 stops46h 10m

Cairns

Sun 8/6

06:00-06:00

2 stops46h 00m

$20,684

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/9

14:10-11:40

1 stop23h 30m

$377

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/5

06:15-18:15

2 stops38h 00m

$432

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/5

19:30-20:45

1 stop27h 15m

$457

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Great Barrier Reef

How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef takes 10 hours 50 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 30 March 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 $497

Emirates

Emirates

From $629

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 24 April 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
469 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

  • 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 $214, however they can be found for as little as $97.

  • 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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