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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef from $203

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$489

One-way from

$275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$964
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/8-24/8
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef

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 8 July 2025.

Fri 18/707:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Thu 7/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/7$494
Thu 21/806:35CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$684
Sat 2/806:40AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Sat 9/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mJetstar
Deal found 5/7$686
Thu 21/808:15WLG - CNS
1 stop28h 25mJetstar
Thu 28/822:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Deal found 7/7$742
Tue 19/819:35WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/806:00CNS - WLG
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$744
Tue 19/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$777
Sat 23/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$799
Thu 21/806:40AKL - TSV
1 stop16h 05mJetstar
Thu 28/821:20TSV - AKL
1 stop16h 30mJetstar
Deal found 7/7$822
Wed 20/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
Wed 27/810:20CNS - ZQN
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/7$877
Mon 18/817:20ZQN - CNS
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/806:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$904
Sun 31/812:25HLZ - CNS
1 stop22h 45mJetstar
Wed 3/919:00CNS - HLZ
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 6/7$907
Wed 20/810:55ZQN - CNS
2 stops23h 30mJetstar
Wed 27/815:35CNS - ZQN
2 stops16h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/7$915

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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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New Zealand

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Great Barrier Reef

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 18/7

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 7/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$494

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 21/8

06:35-22:50

1 stop18h 15m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$684

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/8

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$686

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 21/8

08:15-10:40

1 stop28h 25m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$742

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 19/8

19:35-10:40

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

06:00-07:05

2 stops23h 05m

$744

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$777

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$799

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

06:40-20:45

1 stop16h 05m

Townsville

Thu 28/8

21:20-15:50

1 stop16h 30m

$822

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

10:20-16:45

1 stop28h 25m

$877

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 18/8

17:20-10:45

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$904

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $459). Flying from New Zealand 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 NZ to YJV?

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 8 July 2025.

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 8 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Great Barrier Reef, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia. 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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  • 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 ($275), Air New Zealand ($356), and Virgin Australia ($378).

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  • 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 $459). Flying from New Zealand 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$456Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$672Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$780Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$786Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,047Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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