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$278+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult

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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 150,872 searches and data was last updated on 19 November 2024.

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AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/1

10:30-09:05

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Tue 21/1

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

$922

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/12

06:45-09:00

1 stop29h 15m

Townsville

Sun 8/12

20:25-00:25

1 stop25h 00m

$922

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/12

06:45-17:10

1 stop13h 25m

Cairns

Thu 12/12

18:20-00:35

2 stops27h 15m

$982

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/11

13:30-22:25

2 stops11h 55m

Townsville

Mon 9/12

20:25-00:25

1 stop25h 00m

$1,205

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/1

06:45-20:05

1 stop16h 20m

Townsville

Thu 9/1

09:45-05:10

1 stop16h 25m

$1,579

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

22:10-12:05

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Thu 6/3

12:45-16:15

2 stops48h 30m

$9,204

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/12

19:55-14:00

2 stops45h 05m

Cairns

Sat 14/12

06:00-05:50

2 stops44h 50m

$30,090

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/3

06:15-20:55

1 stop17h 40m

$278

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/3

06:15-17:35

2 stops14h 20m

$387

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$440

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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 150,872 searches and data was last updated on 19 November 2024.

Return from

$922

One-way from

$278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,019
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/1-21/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Fri 6/1206:45AKL - TSV
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1220:25TSV - AKL
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$922
Thu 5/1206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1218:20CNS - AKL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$982
Thu 19/1206:20AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 10mJetstar
Wed 25/1212:30CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 35mJetstar
Deal found 18/11$1,156
Sat 30/1113:30AKL - TSV
2 stops11h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 9/1220:25TSV - AKL
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$1,205
Thu 19/1210:00AKL - CNS
2 stops29h 05mChina Southern
Wed 25/1212:45CNS - AKL
2 stops48h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11$9,214
Tue 3/1219:55AKL - CNS
2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/1206:00CNS - AKL
2 stops44h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$30,090

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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 13 hours 15 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 18 November 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 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 19 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar, Emirates and Virgin Australia to Great Barrier Reef have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!

8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!

8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!

8.1
Very Good
529 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!

7.7
Good
123 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!

7.6
Good
819 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 $169, however they can be found for as little as $143.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Queenstown Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 50 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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