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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef from $174

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Wed 4/308:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 8/307:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$474
Tue 1/1219:25
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 8/1207:15
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$676
Sun 19/422:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop14h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 25/419:25
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$693
Tue 17/320:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 24/307:15
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$712
Tue 14/407:00
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop13h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 21/407:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$721
Wed 4/308:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:35
CNS
-
CHC
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$727
Sun 8/321:45
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop16h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 14/312:05
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop14h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$729
Sat 28/319:30
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop16h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 4/409:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop10h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$741
Wed 11/306:10
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop12h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 18/316:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop10h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$744
Tue 5/508:20
CHC
-
CNS
1 stop14h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 19/507:00
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$747
Mon 30/306:20
CHC
-
CNS
1 stop19h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/413:55
CNS
-
CHC
1 stop8h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$754
Sat 28/316:00
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop19h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 4/407:00
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop9h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$754

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$474

One-way from

$174

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$969
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3-8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 14 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

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Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

07:15-21:55

1 stop11h 40m

$712

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

07:00-18:45

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Tue 21/4

07:00-17:45

1 stop8h 45m

$721

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

21:45-10:55

1 stop16h 10m

Cairns

Sat 14/3

12:05-05:05

1 stop14h 00m

$729

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Mon 6/4

13:55-00:20

1 stop8h 25m

$736

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

09:00-09:20

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$736

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

19:30-08:30

1 stop16h 00m

Cairns

Sat 4/4

09:40-23:35

1 stop10h 55m

$741

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

06:20-22:40

1 stop19h 20m

Cairns

Mon 6/4

13:55-00:20

1 stop8h 25m

$754

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 3/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Fri 14/8

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 40m

$772

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:05-22:05

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$777

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-10:55

1 stop16h 10m

Cairns

Sun 22/3

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

$784

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef (average of $230). Flying from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef in March is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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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Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 14 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef as you normally would.

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 14 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,518 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
439 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef was viewed by 253 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia can get you from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef in just under 10h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 25m. There are 3788 km between New Zealand and Great Barrier Reef. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef are Jetstar ($183), Qantas Airways ($249), and Air New Zealand ($259).

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef (average of $230). Flying from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef in March is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$269Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$385Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$669Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$767Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,042Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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