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Cheapest flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island 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$473

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

Tue 5/508:20

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop14h 30m

Jetstar

Tue 19/507:00

CNS

-

CHC

Nonstop4h 55m

Jetstar

Deal found 13/2$746

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$753

Mon 3/807:05

CHC

-

CNS

Nonstop5h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 14/821:40

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop16h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/2$771

Tue 5/506:20

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop18h 20m

Qantas Airways

Tue 19/521:40

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop16h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 13/2$775

Thu 19/306:05

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 24/307:15

CNS

-

CHC

Nonstop4h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$776

Sun 29/306:20

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop14h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 5/406:00

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop16h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2$791

Sat 4/706:00

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop11h 00m

Qantas Airways

Sat 11/715:45

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop20h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 11/2$794

Mon 3/808:20

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop14h 30m

Qantas Airways

Fri 14/821:40

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop16h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 10/2$796

Sun 29/306:00

CHC

-

HTI

1 stop8h 15m

Qantas Airways

Sun 5/412:00

HTI

-

CHC

1 stop10h 10m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 12/2$816

Sun 14/616:30

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop20h 40m

Virgin Australia

Mon 22/621:00

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop17h 45m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 14/2$827

Best flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 February 2026.

Wed 4/309:00

CHC

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CNS

2 stops27h 20m

Jetstar

Sun 8/307:15

CNS

-

CHC

Nonstop4h 55m

Jetstar

Deal found 11/2$735

Mon 30/308:05

CHC

-

CNS

Nonstop5h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 6/413:55

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop8h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2$735

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$753

Sun 14/614:25

ZQN

-

CNS

2 stops10h 55m

Virgin Australia

Mon 22/621:00

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop17h 45m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 14/2$841

Mon 3/807:05

CHC

-

CNS

Nonstop5h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 14/821:40

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop16h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/2$771

Mon 3/808:20

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop14h 30m

Qantas Airways

Fri 14/821:40

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop16h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 10/2$796

Tue 16/616:30

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop8h 50m

Virgin Australia

Tue 23/606:00

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop7h 40m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 14/2$847

Thu 19/306:05

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 24/307:15

CNS

-

CHC

Nonstop4h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$776

Sun 17/508:20

CHC

-

CNS

1 stop16h 20m

Qantas Airways

Thu 21/521:40

CNS

-

CHC

1 stop16h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 10/2$798

Sun 14/616:30

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop8h 50m

Virgin Australia

Tue 23/606:00

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop7h 40m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 14/2$847

Sun 29/306:00

CHC

-

HTI

1 stop8h 15m

Qantas Airways

Sun 5/412:00

HTI

-

CHC

1 stop10h 10m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 12/2$816

Sun 14/616:30

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop8h 50m

Virgin Australia

Sun 21/606:00

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop7h 40m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 14/2$847

Fri 12/616:30

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop8h 50m

Virgin Australia

Tue 23/606:00

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop7h 40m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 14/2$849

Tue 4/806:00

CHC

-

HTI

1 stop8h 15m

Qantas Airways

Thu 6/814:50

HTI

-

CHC

1 stop21h 35m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 10/2$910

Wed 17/616:30

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop8h 50m

Virgin Australia

Tue 23/606:00

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop7h 40m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 14/2$849

Sat 1/817:40

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop21h 20m

Virgin Australia

Wed 5/810:30

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop28h 15m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 11/2$866

Mon 30/317:35

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop8h 45m

Virgin Australia

Mon 6/416:35

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop18h 55m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 13/2$874

Tue 31/306:00

CHC

-

HTI

1 stop8h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 7/409:40

HTI

-

CHC

2 stops21h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/2$1,283

Sat 28/317:30

ZQN

-

CNS

1 stop20h 40m

Virgin Australia

Sat 4/409:10

CNS

-

ZQN

1 stop29h 35m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 11/2$877

Tue 31/318:20

CHC

-

HTI

2 stops19h 00m

Qantas Airways

Tue 7/414:50

HTI

-

CHC

2 stops31h 20m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 14/2$1,738

Find flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Round-trip from	$473
One-way from	$174

Jetstar

Jetstar
4/3-8/3
Nonstop
10h 30m total
South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Jetstar

Jetstar
9/3
Nonstop
5h 35m total
South Island to Great Barrier Reef

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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

$735

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

$735

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

$753

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

$771

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

$776

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 3/8

08:20-20:50

1 stop14h 30m

Cairns

Fri 14/8

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 40m

$796

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

08:20-22:40

1 stop16h 20m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 40m

$798

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Sun 29/3

06:00-11:15

1 stop8h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sun 5/4

12:00-00:10

1 stop10h 10m

$816

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/6

14:25-23:20

2 stops10h 55m

Cairns

Mon 22/6

21:00-16:45

1 stop17h 45m

$841

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/6

16:30-23:20

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

Tue 23/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$847

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Great Barrier Reef from South Island with our price prediction graph.

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef (average of $230). Flying from South Island 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDG to YJV?

When flying from South Island 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from South Island to Great Barrier Reef have to say. 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.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

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

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

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

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

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

How popular is this South Island to Great Barrier Reef flight route?
Flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef have been viewed 281 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef?
A quick flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef can take about 10h 55m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $841. Airlines will cover a distance of 3788 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Great Barrier Reef flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island 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 South Island to Great Barrier Reef.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Great Barrier Reef?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Great Barrier Reef (average of $230). Flying from South Island 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 South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$268	Average$564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$384	Average$922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$873	Average$1,045	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$946	Average$1,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,041	Average$1,143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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