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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef from $231

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef (zzYJV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$729

One-way from

$231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,328
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($392 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2025.

Sat 22/316:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Sat 29/309:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 28/1$729
Thu 13/316:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/317:20CNS - CHC
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$844
Thu 13/321:00CHC - CNS
2 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/306:00CNS - CHC
2 stops22h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$1,014
Fri 28/206:05CHC - CNS
1 stop9h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 7/309:05CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,042
Sun 17/820:30CHC - CNS
2 stops40h 55mFiji Airways
Sun 24/806:00CNS - CHC
2 stops28h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,662

Find flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2025.

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ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sat 22/3

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Sat 29/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$729

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Thu 20/3

17:20-19:55

2 stops23h 35m

$844

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

21:00-12:00

2 stops18h 00m

Cairns

Thu 20/3

06:00-07:45

2 stops22h 45m

$1,014

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 28/2

06:05-12:05

1 stop9h 00m

Cairns

Fri 7/3

09:05-00:15

1 stop12h 10m

$1,042

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 2/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$231

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

16:45-18:15

1 stop27h 30m

$482

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

09:25-22:35

2 stops15h 10m

$516

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 16/4

06:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

$549

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Deals found on 28/1

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef in September is currently the most expensive (average of $642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef as you normally would.

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 inches 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 28 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
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Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
466 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef flight route?

    This flight path from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef was viewed by 133 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $231 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $516 and Qantas Airways from $549 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef?

    The cheapest flight price from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef is $234. On average you can expect to pay $604. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Cairns), can usually be booked for $585.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef in September is currently the most expensive (average of $642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$575Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$766Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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