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Cheap flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef from $192

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 19 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$418

One-way from

$192
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/5-8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • South Island to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • South Island to Great Barrier Reef
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2025.

Mon 5/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Thu 8/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/4$418
Mon 2/607:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/616:55CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$662
Tue 10/608:55ZQN - CNS
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/622:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$699
Sun 8/620:50ZQN - CNS
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Sat 21/619:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/4$736
Sun 24/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 31/810:20CNS - ZQN
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/4$928
Fri 2/517:45CHC - CNS
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 8/506:45CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,200
Mon 9/616:45ZQN - CNS
3 stops23h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/614:25CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$1,372
Sun 17/805:45CHC - CNS
2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/806:00CNS - CHC
2 stops11h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$1,557
Fri 2/506:15CHC - CNS
2 stops31h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 8/512:25CNS - CHC
2 stops17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,566
Tue 10/615:20ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 21/606:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops13h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,833

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island 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 19 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 5/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 8/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$418

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

16:55-07:50

2 stops12h 55m

$662

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/6

08:55-10:40

1 stop27h 45m

Cairns

Sun 22/6

22:55-16:05

1 stop15h 10m

$699

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/6

20:50-09:15

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Sat 21/6

19:00-11:10

1 stop14h 10m

$736

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

10:20-16:45

1 stop28h 25m

$928

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Sun 1/6

17:45-14:40

1 stop22h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sun 8/6

14:05-09:50

2 stops17h 45m

$985

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Sun 1/6

06:10-13:40

1 stop9h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sun 8/6

12:50-23:59

1 stop9h 09m

$1,013

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Sun 1/6

20:10-13:40

2 stops19h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sun 8/6

14:20-07:25

2 stops15h 05m

$1,059

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 2/5

17:45-09:15

1 stop17h 30m

Cairns

Thu 8/5

06:45-21:15

2 stops12h 30m

$1,200

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/6

16:45-13:45

3 stops23h 00m

Cairns

Mon 23/6

14:25-13:30

2 stops21h 05m

$1,372

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Great Barrier Reef from South Island with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 19 April 2025.

When flying from South Island to Great Barrier Reef, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 19 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from South Island to Great Barrier Reef by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
186 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
467 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
820 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from South Island to Great Barrier Reef in December 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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JetstarCheapest$479Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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