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Cheap flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef from $379

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canberra to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 1 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$444

One-way from

$379

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$692
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 55m total
  • Canberra to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Canberra to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2025.

Mon 28/415:05CBR - CNS
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Thu 8/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 50mJetstar
Deal found 31/3$444
Tue 29/410:30CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$459
Thu 22/516:30CBR - TSV
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Mon 26/521:20TSV - CBR
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
Deal found 31/3$513
Sun 25/508:40CBR - HTI
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Wed 28/514:05HTI - CBR
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/3$530
Sun 27/408:40CBR - CNS
1 stop14h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/510:20CNS - CBR
1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/3$618
Fri 20/620:45CBR - HTI
2 stops15h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 29/612:50HTI - CBR
2 stops9h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,005
Fri 25/407:45CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 29/406:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,069
Fri 18/419:45CBR - HTI
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/414:05HTI - CBR
1 stop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,355
Thu 24/412:40CBR - HTI
2 stops26h 00mJetstar
Sun 27/411:45HTI - CBR
2 stops26h 45mJetstar
Deal found 30/3$1,801
Thu 15/513:45CBR - CNS
3 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 21/514:25CNS - CBR
3 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$1,911

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

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Canberra

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Great Barrier Reef

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Depart

Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 28/4

15:05-09:10

1 stop18h 05m

Cairns

Thu 8/5

06:00-15:50

1 stop9h 50m

$444

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 29/4

10:30-09:10

1 stop22h 40m

Cairns

Sat 10/5

06:00-15:50

1 stop9h 50m

$459

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Thu 22/5

16:30-08:10

1 stop15h 40m

Townsville

Mon 26/5

21:20-15:50

1 stop18h 30m

$513

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Sun 25/5

08:40-13:25

1 stop4h 45m

Hamilton Island

Wed 28/5

14:05-18:30

1 stop4h 25m

$530

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 16/5

19:10-23:45

1 stop4h 35m

Townsville

Fri 23/5

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$556

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 27/4

08:40-23:35

1 stop14h 55m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

10:20-18:10

1 stop7h 50m

$618

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 16/5

16:45-23:45

2 stops7h 00m

Townsville

Fri 23/5

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$738

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Fri 20/6

20:45-12:10

2 stops15h 25m

Hamilton Island

Sun 29/6

12:50-21:50

2 stops9h 00m

$1,005

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 25/4

07:45-16:40

2 stops8h 55m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

06:00-13:10

2 stops7h 10m

$1,069

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Fri 18/4

19:45-13:40

1 stop17h 55m

Hamilton Island

Thu 24/4

14:05-18:30

1 stop4h 25m

$1,355

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef (average of $169). Flying from Canberra 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 CBR to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra 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 1 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Canberra 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 1 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
813 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
396 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    Canberra (CBR), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $379. Users have also found prices from $475 and $1,265 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef is Canberra - Cairns. You may also consider Canberra - Hamilton Island or Canberra - Townsville.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef (average of $169). Flying from Canberra 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$292Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$450Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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