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Cheap flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef from $733

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CNS
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 18 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$733

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,098
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($399 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 18 January 2026.

Tue 3/319:45
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop18h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 10/307:15
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/1$733
Tue 29/919:40
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop18h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 8/1007:00
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop9h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/1$777
Wed 4/309:45
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/311:40
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$843
Tue 3/306:00
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/311:40
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$886
Mon 2/306:00
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:00
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$890
Mon 2/321:05
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops26h 50m
Jetstar
Mon 9/309:45
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops23h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/1$943

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Wellington

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Great Barrier Reef

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 3/3

19:45-10:55

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Tue 10/3

07:15-19:05

1 stop8h 50m

$733

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 2/3

06:00-11:00

1 stop8h 00m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

17:20-12:20

2 stops16h 00m

$919

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 24/5

15:40-23:10

1 stop9h 30m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

13:40-23:55

1 stop8h 15m

$1,008

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 18/2

14:35-10:45

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:40-23:50

1 stop14h 10m

$1,095

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 6/7

15:40-23:10

1 stop9h 30m

Cairns

Wed 8/7

21:35-13:35

1 stop14h 00m

$1,166

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Deals found on 17/1

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

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef (average of $627). Flying from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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.

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 18 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
972 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
510 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef?

    Jetstar and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef in just under 9h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 40m. The distance from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef is about 3880 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Great Barrier Reef flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Great Barrier Reef.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef (average of $627). Flying from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 18 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$607Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$805Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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