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Round-trip from	$430
One-way from	$168

Jetstar

Jetstar
4/4-10/4
Nonstop
10h 30m total
South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Jetstar

Jetstar
23/4
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 11 March 2025.

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$430

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/415:35CNS - CHC

2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$699

Sat 3/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Sat 7/606:45CNS - ZQN

1 stop26h 25mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$736

Sat 3/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$762

Wed 30/416:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/3$831

Thu 17/718:40CHC - CNS

2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 31/706:00CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/3$1,016

Wed 24/909:40CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 10mQantas Airways

Thu 2/1010:15CNS - CHC

2 stops18h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/3$1,301

Mon 13/1007:05ZQN - CNS

2 stops12h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1018:40CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/3$1,469

Thu 1/515:20ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 15mEmirates

Fri 13/612:15CNS - ZQN

1 stop22h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/3$1,586

Wed 30/408:55ZQN - CNS

3 stops25h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 10/611:45CNS - ZQN

2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/3$1,815

Best flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 March 2025.

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$430

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/415:35CNS - CHC

2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$699

Sun 24/815:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 00mVirgin Australia

Sun 31/806:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/3$958

Thu 17/718:40CHC - CNS

2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 31/706:00CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/3$1,016

Last-minute flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef. Data last updated 11 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 17/320:30CHC - CNS

2 stops27h 25mJetstar

Mon 24/309:45CNS - CHC

1 stop28h 35mJetstar

Deal found 10/3$936

Mon 17/318:50CHC - CNS

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/306:00CNS - CHC

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/3$1,053

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$430

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/415:35CNS - CHC

2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$699

Sun 27/416:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 7/615:35CNS - ZQN

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/3$1,847

Sun 27/416:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 25mEmirates

Fri 13/614:25CNS - ZQN

1 stop23h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/3$1,938

Wed 30/416:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/3$831

Wed 30/416:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/619:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$843

Wed 30/408:55ZQN - CNS

3 stops25h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 10/611:45CNS - ZQN

2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/3$1,815

One-way flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Great Barrier Reef. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 March 2025.

Wed 23/407:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$168

Thu 3/413:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Deal found 10/3$343

Sun 6/418:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop20h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/3$381

Sun 25/520:30CHC - HTI

2 stops20h 10mJetstar

Deal found 10/3$434

Sun 25/516:40CHC - HTI

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/3$444

Fri 2/520:55CHC - CNS

3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/3$455

Thu 10/418:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$463

Sat 15/306:05CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/3$546

Wed 21/509:25CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/3$560

Fri 18/417:45CHC - CNS

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/3$684

Thu 3/413:00ZQN - CNS

2 stops12h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/3$748

Tue 8/408:55ZQN - CNS

3 stops15h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/3$1,140

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

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 10/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$430

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 10/4

15:35-07:25

2 stops13h 50m

$699

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/5

12:40-09:10

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Sat 7/6

06:45-11:10

1 stop26h 25m

$736

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/5

12:40-09:10

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$762

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/4

16:30-23:35

1 stop9h 05m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$831

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 17/7

18:40-13:45

2 stops21h 05m

Cairns

Thu 31/7

06:00-00:45

1 stop16h 45m

$1,016

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/5

15:20-11:35

1 stop22h 15m

Cairns

Fri 13/6

12:15-12:40

1 stop22h 25m

$1,586

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/4

08:55-08:35

3 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

11:45-09:50

2 stops20h 05m

$1,815

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 27/4

16:25-22:50

1 stop8h 25m

Cairns

Sat 7/6

15:35-15:30

1 stop21h 55m

$1,847

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 23/4

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$168

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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.

Estimated return price

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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 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?

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

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

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

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

6.6

Okay

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

How popular is this South Island to Great Barrier Reef flight route?
Flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef have been viewed 169 times in the past calendar month.
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 $168 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $381 and Qantas Airways from $546 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 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$548	Average$699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$757	Average$1,077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$814	Average$905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$902	Average$1,219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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