Cheap flights from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef from $293

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef

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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 10 April 2026.

Tue 12/520:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 19/507:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$710
Thu 7/520:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 14/507:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$726
Sun 24/520:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 31/507:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/4$753
Mon 18/517:25
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Jetstar
Thu 21/507:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/4$761
Thu 21/518:30
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 28/507:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$763
Sun 10/522:20
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop14h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 17/509:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/4$770
Tue 9/620:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 16/607:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$772
Tue 18/818:30
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 1/907:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$784
Fri 22/506:20
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop12h 50m
Jetstar
Fri 29/515:35
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/4$809
Wed 20/517:25
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 27/512:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop15h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/4$816
Sat 16/517:45
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop16h 45m
Jetstar
Sat 23/509:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$820
Wed 20/517:25
AKL
-
TSV
1 stop16h 50m
Jetstar
Wed 27/521:30
TSV
-
AKL
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/4$833

Find 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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$710

One-way from

$293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,011
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Thu 14/5

07:00-17:50

1 stop8h 50m

$726

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

17:25-08:30

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

07:00-20:20

1 stop11h 20m

$761

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

06:20-17:10

1 stop12h 50m

Cairns

Fri 29/5

15:35-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$809

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

17:25-08:30

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

12:00-05:05

1 stop15h 05m

$816

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

17:25-08:30

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

06:00-16:10

1 stop8h 10m

$816

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

18:30-10:40

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

07:00-22:15

2 stops13h 15m

$826

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

17:25-08:15

1 stop16h 50m

Townsville

Wed 27/5

21:30-16:10

1 stop16h 40m

$833

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/8

20:50-10:40

1 stop15h 50m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

$835

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

20:50-10:40

1 stop15h 50m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

$857

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

17:45-08:15

1 stop16h 30m

Townsville

Sat 30/5

18:10-05:30

1 stop9h 20m

$905

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

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef (average of $335). Flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef in April is currently the most expensive (average of $792). 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 10 April 2026.

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 10 April 2026.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Great Barrier Reef flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef?

    For as low as $726, Jetstar can have you in Great Barrier Reef from Auckland in 15h 45m. Auckland and Great Barrier Reef are separated by a distance of 3616 km.

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

    $266 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 $267 and $323, respectively.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (100%), Air New Zealand (100%) or Singapore Airlines (100%) 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 $417. On average you can expect to pay $768. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns), can usually be booked for $770.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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 Auckland to Great Barrier Reef?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef (average of $335). Flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef in April is currently the most expensive (average of $792). 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$580Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$767Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$822Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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