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— CNS
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025

Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

Return from

$704

One-way from

$280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$977
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 21/819:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Sat 23/815:35CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$704
Fri 15/806:40AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$729
Sat 30/820:40AKL - TSV
1 stop25h 30mJetstar
Sat 6/908:45TSV - AKL
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$830
Sun 31/820:40AKL - TSV
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/917:25TSV - AKL
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$834
Mon 21/706:15AKL - TSV
1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 28/718:50TSV - AKL
1 stop16h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,087

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Sat 23/8

15:35-04:30

1 stop10h 55m

$704

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/8

06:40-23:35

1 stop18h 55m

Cairns

Wed 20/8

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$729

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/8

20:40-20:10

1 stop25h 30m

Townsville

Sat 6/9

08:45-04:30

1 stop17h 45m

$830

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/8

20:40-20:10

1 stop25h 30m

Townsville

Sun 7/9

17:25-04:45

1 stop9h 20m

$834

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

06:15-17:10

1 stop13h 55m

$280

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/8

06:40-08:10

1 stop27h 30m

$312

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/10

06:40-23:35

1 stop19h 55m

$339

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$422

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

13:40-23:05

1 stop11h 25m

$467

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

11:40-08:20

1 stop23h 40m

$508

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Great Barrier Reef

How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef takes 15 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $381
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $275
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $469
Emirates
Emirates
From $509

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

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 mm 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 18 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
881 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
458 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

  • How much is a return flight to Great Barrier Reef?

    A return flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $178, however they can be found for as little as $142.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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