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Cheap flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef from $450

WLG — CNS
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

Tue 13/1019:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Sun 18/1007:00 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 8/9$854
Tue 6/1019:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Tue 20/1007:00 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 9/9$912
Tue 22/908:15 -
1 stop28h 25m
Tue 6/1007:00 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 10/9$931
Tue 22/908:15 -
1 stop28h 25m
Tue 29/907:00 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 10/9$1,022
Tue 20/1019:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Tue 27/1006:00 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 6/9$1,024
Thu 17/908:15 -
1 stop28h 25m
Tue 22/907:00 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 9/9$1,034
Tue 22/908:15 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sat 3/1019:25 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 10/9$1,046
Thu 17/908:15 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sat 26/919:25 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 9/9$1,053
Tue 20/1019:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Tue 27/1019:20 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 6/9$1,082
Wed 16/1216:10 -
1 stop19h 55m
Thu 31/1217:25 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 9/9$1,112
Tue 6/1007:00 -
2 stops29h 05m
Tue 20/1007:00 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 9/9$1,127

Find flight deals from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

Round-trip from

$854

One-way from

$450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,687
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Wellington to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($257 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
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WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 18/12

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$450

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 21/2

16:30-22:40

1 stop9h 10m

Cairns

Thu 25/2

09:15-15:30

1 stop27h 15m

$1,199

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 24/10

20:00-14:55

2 stops21h 55m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:05-09:25

2 stops18h 20m

$1,220

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 4/10

08:15-10:40

1 stop29h 25m

Cairns

Sun 18/10

07:00-21:45

1 stop11h 45m

$1,275

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 20/10

20:15-16:55

2 stops23h 40m

Cairns

Tue 27/10

13:50-07:50

2 stops15h 00m

$1,280

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 25/10

06:05-11:50

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Sun 1/11

13:50-15:30

1 stop22h 40m

$1,394

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 23/10

06:05-11:55

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

Fri 30/10

15:40-15:30

1 stop20h 50m

$1,522

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef (average of $868). Flying from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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

See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,093 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,093 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,093 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef in just under 9h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef is about 3880 km.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef (average of $868). Flying from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 airline flying from Wellington to Great Barrier Reef

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$601Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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