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Cheap flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef from $327

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CNS
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$742

One-way from

$327

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$926
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/3-26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
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19/3
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 20m total
  • Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($233 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Wed 19/316:00WLG - CNS
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/316:05CNS - WLG
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$742
Wed 19/319:10WLG - CNS
2 stops25h 00mJetstar
Wed 26/316:05CNS - WLG
2 stops22h 00mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$814
Mon 5/507:30WLG - CNS
1 stop29h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/515:35CNS - WLG
2 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$1,054
Mon 5/508:30WLG - CNS
2 stops16h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 12/512:15CNS - WLG
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,285

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Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

16:00-21:20

1 stop8h 20m

Cairns

Wed 26/3

16:05-07:50

2 stops12h 45m

$742

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

19:10-17:10

2 stops25h 00m

Cairns

Wed 26/3

16:05-17:05

2 stops22h 00m

$814

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/5

07:30-10:45

1 stop29h 15m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

15:35-11:35

2 stops18h 00m

$1,054

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/5

08:30-23:05

2 stops16h 35m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

12:15-07:05

2 stops16h 50m

$1,285

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

16:00-21:20

1 stop8h 20m

$327

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

21:05-17:10

2 stops23h 05m

$333

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

18:35-12:05

3 stops20h 30m

$1,220

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

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

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington 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 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.4
Good
817 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
444 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Wellington to Great Barrier Reef?

    If you book a flight to Great Barrier Reef from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from Wellington 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$756Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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