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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef from $97

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$185

One-way from

$97

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$245
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/3-9/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 6/308:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sun 9/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$185
Thu 3/406:10BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Tue 8/421:20TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$201
Fri 28/220:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/316:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$205
Sun 15/621:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 29/616:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$238
Mon 3/319:55BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/320:45TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$346
Mon 26/511:35BNE - HTI
Nonstop1h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/514:05HTI - BNE
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$354
Sat 5/408:35BNE - GLT
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 6/417:35GLT - BNE
Nonstop1h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$359
Wed 2/407:00BNE - HTI
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Mon 7/415:20HTI - BNE
1 stop6h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$386
Sun 6/415:20BNE - HVB
Nonstop0h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 13/413:45HVB - BNE
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$397
Mon 26/507:00BNE - HTI
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/514:05HTI - BNE
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$401
Tue 9/908:45BNE - BDB
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 13/912:40BDB - BNE
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$419
Fri 4/408:00BNE - BDB
Nonstop0h 55mLink Airways
Fri 11/415:50BDB - BNE
Nonstop0h 55mLink Airways
Deal found 19/2$430

Find flights from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

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Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 6/3

08:50-11:15

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sun 9/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$185

BrisbaneTownsville

BNE - TSV

BNETSV

Brisbane

Thu 3/4

06:10-08:10

Nonstop2h 00m

Townsville

Tue 8/4

21:20-23:05

Nonstop1h 45m

$201

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 19/3

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 19/3

16:05-18:15

Nonstop2h 10m

$212

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 15/6

21:05-23:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Sun 29/6

16:55-19:10

Nonstop2h 15m

$238

BrisbaneTownsville

BNE - TSV

BNETSV

Brisbane

Mon 3/3

19:55-22:00

Nonstop2h 05m

Townsville

Tue 4/3

20:45-22:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$346

BrisbaneHamilton Island

BNE - HTI

BNEHTI

Brisbane

Mon 26/5

11:35-13:25

Nonstop1h 50m

Hamilton Island

Fri 30/5

14:05-15:40

Nonstop1h 35m

$354

BrisbaneGladstone

BNE - GLT

BNEGLT

Brisbane

Sat 5/4

08:35-09:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Gladstone

Sun 6/4

17:35-18:45

Nonstop1h 10m

$359

BrisbaneHamilton Island

BNE - HTI

BNEHTI

Brisbane

Wed 2/4

07:15-13:40

1 stop6h 25m

Hamilton Island

Sun 6/4

09:40-11:15

Nonstop1h 35m

$384

BrisbaneHamilton Island

BNE - HTI

BNEHTI

Brisbane

Wed 2/4

07:00-13:40

1 stop6h 40m

Hamilton Island

Mon 7/4

15:20-21:30

1 stop6h 10m

$386

BrisbaneHervey Bay

BNE - HVB

BNEHVB

Brisbane

Sun 6/4

15:20-16:10

Nonstop0h 50m

Hervey Bay

Sun 13/4

13:45-14:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$397

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

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Travel insights for flights from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef (average of $185). Flying from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 BNE to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from Brisbane 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.

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef

Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from BNE to zzYJV are scheduled on a Thursday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef, see what other customers have to say about Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef?

    For a flight from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef, you will be flying from Brisbane. Brisbane (BNE) is just 12.3 km from the centre of the city.

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

    Within the past month, 8,498 users have taken a look at flights from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef?

    While some choose either Brisbane - Townsville or Brisbane - Hamilton Island, Brisbane - Cairns is the most popular route from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef?

    Before booking your flight to Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (80%), Etihad Airways (80%), Virgin Australia( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $96. While the most popular route (Brisbane - Cairns) can be booked for $171 on average our data indicates $1,128 when flying from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef.

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef (average of $185). Flying from Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$92Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$136Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$144Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$218Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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