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Cheap flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef from $146

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CNS
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef (zzYJV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$282

One-way from

$215
Rex
  • Rex
  • 18/3-25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 55m total
  • Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Tue 18/307:15CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Tue 25/309:15TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 30/1$282
Tue 18/307:15CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/320:45TSV - CNS
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$393
Sat 1/314:55CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 7/317:30TSV - CNS
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/1$430
Sat 1/318:20CNS - TSV
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Fri 7/320:45TSV - CNS
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/1$558
Mon 10/306:40CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/312:30HTI - CNS
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$566
Tue 11/306:00CNS - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 14/312:30HTI - CNS
1 stop22h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/1$621
Thu 13/206:00CNS - BDB
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/215:50BDB - CNS
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$722
Mon 10/306:40CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Wed 19/314:00HTI - CNS
2 stops19h 05mJetstar
Deal found 29/1$785
Thu 30/112:45CNS - HTI
2 stops22h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 16/211:50HTI - CNS
2 stops24h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,706
Thu 13/213:00CNS - TSV
2 stops26h 10mAirnorth
Mon 17/214:45TSV - CNS
2 stops20h 45mAirnorth
Deal found 28/1$2,333

Find flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

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CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 6/3

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 9/3

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$289

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sat 15/3

12:00-20:05

1 stop8h 05m

Townsville

Sun 16/3

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$428

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sat 1/3

06:30-07:25

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Fri 7/3

07:05-08:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$430

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sat 1/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop14h 00m

Townsville

Fri 7/3

20:45-08:20

1 stop11h 35m

$558

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 10/3

06:40-13:20

1 stop6h 40m

Hamilton Island

Wed 19/3

12:30-21:20

1 stop8h 50m

$566

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 11/3

06:00-11:50

1 stop5h 50m

Hamilton Island

Fri 14/3

12:30-11:00

1 stop22h 30m

$621

CairnsBundaberg

CNS - BDB

CNSBDB

Cairns

Thu 13/2

06:00-15:20

1 stop9h 20m

Bundaberg

Mon 17/2

15:50-17:10

1 stop25h 20m

$722

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 10/3

06:40-13:20

1 stop6h 40m

Hamilton Island

Wed 19/3

14:00-09:05

2 stops19h 05m

$785

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sat 15/3

09:15-19:55

2 stops10h 40m

Townsville

Sun 16/3

06:05-16:45

2 stops10h 40m

$846

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 11/3

12:45-11:10

3 stops22h 25m

Hamilton Island

Fri 14/3

15:05-11:50

3 stops20h 45m

$2,205

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns 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 30 January 2025.

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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 30 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef, see what other customers have to say about Rex, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
429 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
465 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $215. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef for a low price.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef (average of $192). Flying from Cairns 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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