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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef from $270

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) 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 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$646

One-way from

$270
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Sun 9/306:45AKL - CNS
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Sat 15/316:05CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Deal found 19/1$646
Sun 16/306:45AKL - CNS
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/309:00CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$655
Wed 5/306:45AKL - TSV
1 stop16h 20mJetstar
Wed 12/320:45TSV - AKL
1 stop29h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/1$691
Tue 11/318:15CHC - CNS
2 stops41h 50mJetstar
Sat 15/309:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/1$785
Thu 6/317:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/306:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$800
Thu 13/206:45AKL - TSV
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/308:55TSV - AKL
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$809
Thu 6/317:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/306:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$828
Tue 11/306:00CHC - CNS
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/309:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$839
Fri 14/213:35WLG - CNS
1 stop22h 30mJetstar
Sat 15/216:05CNS - WLG
2 stops12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/1$868
Wed 5/321:05WLG - CNS
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/306:40CNS - WLG
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$918
Mon 3/313:35ZQN - CNS
1 stop22h 30mJetstar
Fri 7/309:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop23h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/1$923
Wed 5/318:05WLG - CNS
2 stops23h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/309:00CNS - WLG
2 stops19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$962

Find flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.

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AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/3

06:45-08:20

1 stop28h 35m

Cairns

Sat 15/3

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

$667

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:45-11:00

1 stop7h 15m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

06:00-05:10

1 stop20h 10m

$687

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:45-20:05

1 stop16h 20m

Townsville

Wed 12/3

20:45-05:10

1 stop29h 25m

$691

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 6/3

08:30-11:15

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

09:45-12:35

1 stop23h 50m

$792

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

06:45-20:05

1 stop16h 20m

Townsville

Wed 5/3

08:55-05:00

1 stop17h 05m

$809

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/5

16:30-11:10

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

16:55-15:40

1 stop20h 45m

$821

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 6/3

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$826

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/3

17:30-23:15

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

18:20-19:35

1 stop22h 15m

$830

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 6/3

16:00-08:20

1 stop19h 20m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

09:45-12:35

1 stop23h 50m

$912

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 5/3

18:05-14:50

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Wed 12/3

09:00-07:15

2 stops19h 15m

$962

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from New Zealand 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 NZ to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
824 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
435 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef flight route?

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef are Jetstar ($270), Air New Zealand ($440), and Virgin Australia ($467).

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from New Zealand 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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Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$583Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$771Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$832Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$923Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,171Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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