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Cheap flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Round-trip from	$430
One-way from	$348

Jetstar

Jetstar
20/8-28/8
Nonstop
10h 30m total
South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
15/12
1 total stop
12h 55m total
South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Find flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

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 2 July 2025.

Wed 20/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 30/6$430

Wed 20/810:30CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$664

Thu 14/813:05ZQN - CNS

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/822:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$740

Thu 21/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Sat 30/806:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 1/7$872

Wed 20/820:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 28/806:00CNS - CHC

2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/6$935

Sat 16/816:50ZQN - CNS

2 stops26h 20mJetstar

Sat 23/819:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 1/7$969

Thu 14/806:00CHC - HTI

1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways

Thu 21/811:45HTI - CHC

1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6$1,059

Thu 14/806:00CHC - HTI

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/814:20HTI - CHC

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$1,081

Tue 29/706:05CHC - HTI

1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 2/814:20HTI - CHC

2 stops29h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/6$1,223

Sun 13/715:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 18/718:40CNS - CHC

1 stop27h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6$1,243

Sat 16/816:10ZQN - CNS

3 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 23/815:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/7$1,646

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 2 July 2025.

Wed 20/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 30/6$430

Wed 20/810:30CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$664

Thu 21/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Sat 30/806:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 1/7$872

Wed 20/820:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 28/806:00CNS - CHC

2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/6$935

Thu 14/806:00CHC - HTI

1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways

Thu 21/811:45HTI - CHC

1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6$1,059

Thu 14/813:05ZQN - CNS

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/822:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$740

Sat 16/816:50ZQN - CNS

2 stops26h 20mJetstar

Sat 23/819:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 1/7$969

Thu 14/806:00CHC - HTI

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/814:20HTI - CHC

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$1,081

Tue 29/706:05CHC - HTI

1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 2/814:20HTI - CHC

2 stops29h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/6$1,223

Sun 13/715:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 18/718:40CNS - CHC

1 stop27h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6$1,243

Sat 16/816:10ZQN - CNS

3 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 23/815:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/7$1,646

Last-minute flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef. Data last updated 2 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 13/715:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 18/718:40CNS - CHC

1 stop27h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6$1,243

Tue 29/706:05CHC - HTI

1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 2/814:20HTI - CHC

2 stops29h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/6$1,223

Thu 14/813:05ZQN - CNS

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/822:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$740

Thu 14/806:00CHC - HTI

1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways

Thu 21/811:45HTI - CHC

1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6$1,059

Thu 14/806:00CHC - HTI

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/814:20HTI - CHC

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$1,081

Sat 16/816:50ZQN - CNS

2 stops26h 20mJetstar

Sat 23/819:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 1/7$969

Sat 16/816:10ZQN - CNS

3 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 23/815:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/7$1,646

Wed 20/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 30/6$430

Wed 20/810:30CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$664

Wed 20/820:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 28/806:00CNS - CHC

2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/6$935

Thu 21/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Sat 30/806:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 1/7$872

One-way flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Great Barrier Reef. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

Mon 15/1214:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 1/7$348

Sun 26/1020:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop14h 30mJetstar

Deal found 2/7$384

Sat 13/1215:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$476

Fri 12/1216:50ZQN - CNS

3 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/7$636

Thu 18/1216:30ZQN - CNS

3 stops22h 20mEmirates

Deal found 1/7$2,015

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$430

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

10:30-23:35

2 stops15h 05m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$664

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/8

13:05-10:40

1 stop23h 35m

Cairns

Thu 21/8

22:55-08:25

1 stop7h 30m

$740

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$872

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

20:10-10:45

1 stop16h 35m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

06:00-19:55

2 stops11h 55m

$935

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/8

16:50-17:10

2 stops26h 20m

Cairns

Sat 23/8

19:00-11:10

1 stop14h 10m

$969

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Thu 14/8

06:00-12:10

1 stop8h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 21/8

11:45-14:45

1 stop25h 00m

$1,059

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Thu 14/8

06:00-12:10

1 stop8h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 21/8

14:20-07:25

2 stops15h 05m

$1,081

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Tue 29/7

06:05-13:40

1 stop9h 35m

Hamilton Island

Sat 2/8

14:20-21:25

2 stops29h 05m

$1,223

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 13/7

15:45-23:05

1 stop9h 20m

Cairns

Fri 18/7

18:40-00:20

1 stop27h 40m

$1,243

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

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

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 $459). Flying from South Island 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 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

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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 286 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Great Barrier Reef one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $348 on Virgin Australia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $384 and Air New Zealand from $636 one-way.
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 $459). Flying from South Island 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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$450	Average$609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$712	Average$995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$775	Average$946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$846	Average$976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,031	Average$1,137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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