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Cheap flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef from $290

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CNS
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,259
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/6-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($233 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

Cheapest flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.

Mon 9/621:10WLG - CNS
2 stops22h 00mJetstar
Sun 15/622:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$677
Mon 9/616:00WLG - CNS
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/622:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$759
Mon 5/515:40WLG - CNS
1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 12/510:15CNS - WLG
1 stop11h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,284

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington 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 28 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 9/6

21:10-17:10

2 stops22h 00m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$677

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 9/6

16:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$759

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 3/8

15:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

$290

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 4/8

16:00-23:35

1 stop9h 35m

$404

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 1/8

13:00-08:35

2 stops21h 35m

$580

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 31/7

19:40-14:40

2 stops21h 00m

$747

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/4

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Great Barrier Reef from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from Wellington 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 WLG to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 28 April 2025.

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

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 28 April 2025.

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AKL - CHC

JetStar cancelled our flight last minute and did not provide any rebooking option on the same day even though we had booked a flexible rate.

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AKL - CHC

JetStar cancelled our flight last minute and did not provide any rebooking option on the same day even though we had booked a flexible rate.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef?

    If you book a flight to Great Barrier Reef from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef?

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef (average of $459). Flying from Wellington 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 3 airlines flying from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$718Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$785Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$786Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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