Cheap flights from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef from $269

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$700

One-way from

$269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$904
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/10-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 August 2025.

Thu 2/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1017:25CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$690
Sat 11/1007:00AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Tue 14/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$700
Tue 11/1120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Tue 18/1109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$714
Tue 4/1120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Wed 12/1109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$717
Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Tue 14/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$727
Thu 20/1106:45AKL - CNS
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Fri 21/1109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$731
Tue 9/1206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Thu 11/1222:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$736
Thu 9/1013:15AKL - CNS
2 stops22h 55mJetstar
Thu 16/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$748
Tue 14/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Mon 20/1009:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$768
Thu 18/919:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/922:55CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$821
Mon 20/1011:40AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1015:50CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$836
Wed 8/1016:55AKL - TSV
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 15/1008:45TSV - AKL
1 stop13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/8$903

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Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/10

06:40-20:55

1 stop17h 15m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

17:25-05:05

1 stop8h 40m

$690

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/10

07:00-18:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$700

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

20:55-10:40

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Tue 18/11

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

$714

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

20:55-10:40

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Wed 12/11

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

$717

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

06:15-17:10

1 stop13h 55m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

22:55-11:50

1 stop9h 55m

$727

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

06:45-11:20

1 stop7h 35m

Cairns

Fri 21/11

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

$731

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

13:15-09:10

2 stops22h 55m

Cairns

Thu 16/10

22:55-09:50

1 stop7h 55m

$748

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

20:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Mon 20/10

09:45-23:45

1 stop11h 00m

$768

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/9

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Thu 25/9

22:55-21:35

1 stop20h 40m

$821

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

11:40-22:50

1 stop14h 10m

Cairns

Fri 31/10

15:50-05:10

1 stop10h 20m

$836

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/8

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland 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 25 August 2025.

When flying from Auckland 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.

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 25 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Auckland 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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef. It is only a 17.9 km journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city centre.

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    For as low as $903, Jetstar can have you in Great Barrier Reef from Auckland in 7h 30m. Auckland and Great Barrier Reef are separated by a distance of 3359 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $269 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $499 and $623, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef?

    Consider Virgin Australia (67%), Air New Zealand (67%) or Singapore Airlines (65%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef?

    The cheapest flight price from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef is $355. On average you can expect to pay $746. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns), can usually be booked for $649.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from Auckland 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$612Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$687Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$839Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,072Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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