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Cheap flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef from $162

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 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 7 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$419

One-way from

$162
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/6-22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • South Island to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • South Island to Great Barrier Reef

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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 7 May 2025.

Wed 18/607:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 22/622:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$419
Wed 18/613:50CHC - CNS
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/622:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$650
Sun 8/610:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops26h 10mJetstar
Tue 17/619:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$793
Fri 20/620:30CHC - HTI
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/615:20HTI - CHC
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$880
Sun 24/809:20ZQN - CNS
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/807:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,040
Sun 24/813:15ZQN - CNS
1 stop24h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 31/806:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/5$1,074
Fri 20/620:30CHC - HTI
3 stops40h 35mJetstar
Fri 27/615:20HTI - CHC
2 stops24h 15mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$1,296
Sun 17/813:00CHC - CNS
2 stops11h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/806:00CNS - CHC
2 stops11h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,436
Sun 8/616:05ZQN - CNS
3 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/618:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,495
Fri 20/616:30CHC - HTI
3 stops21h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 27/612:50HTI - CHC
3 stops25h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,675

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island 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 7 May 2025.
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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South Island

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 18/6

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sun 22/6

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$419

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 18/6

13:50-23:35

2 stops11h 45m

Cairns

Sun 22/6

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$663

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/6

10:30-10:40

2 stops26h 10m

Cairns

Tue 17/6

19:00-11:10

1 stop14h 10m

$793

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Fri 20/6

20:30-09:00

2 stops38h 30m

Hamilton Island

Fri 27/6

15:20-12:55

1 stop19h 35m

$880

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

09:20-10:45

1 stop27h 25m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$1,040

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

13:15-11:25

1 stop24h 10m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$1,074

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Fri 20/6

20:30-11:05

3 stops40h 35m

Hamilton Island

Fri 27/6

15:20-17:35

2 stops24h 15m

$1,296

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 17/8

13:00-22:50

2 stops11h 50m

Cairns

Sun 24/8

06:00-19:35

2 stops11h 35m

$1,436

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/6

16:05-13:45

3 stops23h 40m

Cairns

Tue 17/6

18:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

$1,495

ChristchurchHamilton Island

CHC - HTI

CHCHTI

Christchurch

Fri 20/6

16:30-12:10

3 stops21h 40m

Hamilton Island

Fri 27/6

12:50-15:55

3 stops25h 05m

$1,675

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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

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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 7 May 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Great Barrier Reef ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Great Barrier Reef when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Great Barrier Reef, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 7 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from South Island 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

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 $162 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $444 and Qantas Airways from $566 one-way.

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

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    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 4 airlines flying from South Island to Great Barrier Reef

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Great Barrier Reef. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$456Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$748Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$862Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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