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Cheap flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef from $322

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Island (zzEDG) 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 26 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$824

One-way from

$322
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/2-14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m 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 26 December 2024.

Fri 27/1208:30CHC - CNS
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/112:30CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,142
Fri 27/1213:50CHC - CNS
2 stops21h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 1/112:45CNS - CHC
2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,584

Find flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

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 26 December 2024.

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ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 7/2

06:45-09:05

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Fri 14/2

09:45-17:20

1 stop28h 35m

$824

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/2

13:35-09:05

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Sat 15/2

09:45-11:20

1 stop22h 35m

$833

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/4

14:25-20:20

1 stop7h 55m

Cairns

Wed 23/4

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$845

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/1

17:30-23:15

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Mon 13/1

09:45-12:35

1 stop23h 50m

$909

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 7/2

08:30-22:10

1 stop16h 40m

Cairns

Fri 14/2

09:45-00:20

1 stop11h 35m

$973

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

16:10-13:20

2 stops24h 10m

Hamilton Island

Sat 15/2

10:30-00:20

1 stop10h 50m

$994

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 13/4

18:10-20:40

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Wed 23/4

07:00-07:50

2 stops22h 50m

$1,220

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

05:45-11:00

2 stops32h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sat 15/2

14:20-17:35

2 stops24h 15m

$1,236

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

16:30-11:10

3 stops21h 40m

Hamilton Island

Sat 15/2

11:50-15:55

3 stops25h 05m

$1,482

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/4

16:05-12:05

3 stops22h 00m

Cairns

Wed 23/4

15:35-12:20

2 stops18h 45m

$1,673

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

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

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 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 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 26 December 2024.

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 26 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar 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.
8.0
Very Good
488 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

8.0
Very Good
488 reviews
8.0
Very Good
488 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

7.6
Good
454 reviews
8.0
Very Good
488 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

7.5
Good
811 reviews
8.0
Very Good
488 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

6.6
Okay
482 reviews
8.0
Very Good
488 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island 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 South Island to Great Barrier Reef flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $322 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $416 and Qantas Airways from $483 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island 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 South Island to Great Barrier Reef.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 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 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 4 airlines flying from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$575Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$771Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$823Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$913Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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