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Cheap flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef from $275

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CNS
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$579

One-way from

$277

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$729
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/6-9/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 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 Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 April 2025.

Fri 6/613:15DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/617:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$577
Mon 12/501:30DRW - CNS
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Sat 17/515:35CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$607
Sat 7/601:30DRW - CNS
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/609:55CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$620
Wed 23/701:30DRW - TSV
1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/706:05TSV - DRW
1 stop19h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$654
Tue 20/501:30DRW - TSV
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/515:45TSV - DRW
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$699
Fri 13/601:30DRW - CNS
1 stop18h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 25/606:00CNS - DRW
1 stop19h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$710
Tue 20/501:30DRW - TSV
1 stop18h 45mJetstar
Wed 28/521:20TSV - DRW
1 stop27h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$768
Fri 6/611:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth
Fri 13/614:45TSV - DRW
Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth
Deal found 23/4$778
Thu 24/706:00DRW - TSV
2 stops15h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 30/713:00TSV - DRW
2 stops11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,591
Fri 2/505:45DRW - CNS
2 stops5h 45mAirnorth
Mon 5/516:00CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 23/4$1,837

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Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 6/6

13:15-16:15

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

17:45-19:55

Nonstop2h 40m

$577

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 12/5

01:30-11:15

1 stop9h 15m

Cairns

Sat 17/5

15:35-00:35

1 stop9h 30m

$607

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 7/6

01:30-11:15

1 stop9h 15m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

09:55-12:05

Nonstop2h 40m

$620

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Wed 23/7

01:30-12:30

1 stop10h 30m

Townsville

Thu 31/7

06:05-00:45

1 stop19h 10m

$654

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Tue 20/5

01:30-08:10

1 stop30h 10m

Townsville

Wed 28/5

15:45-18:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$699

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 13/6

01:30-20:20

1 stop18h 20m

Cairns

Wed 25/6

06:00-00:45

1 stop19h 15m

$710

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Tue 20/5

01:30-20:45

1 stop18h 45m

Townsville

Wed 28/5

21:20-00:35

1 stop27h 45m

$768

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 6/6

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Fri 13/6

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$778

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 24/7

06:00-22:00

2 stops15h 30m

Townsville

Wed 30/7

13:00-00:25

2 stops11h 55m

$1,591

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 8/5

18:35-15:30

3 stops20h 25m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

12:20-17:05

2 stops5h 15m

$2,621

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/4

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin 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 24 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin 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 24 April 2025.

The most flights from DRW to zzYJV are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 24 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef, such as Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
827 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
827 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
827 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
827 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
827 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef, you will be flying from Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

    This flight path from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef was viewed by 303 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef are Jetstar ($277), Qantas Airways ($291), and Virgin Australia ($319).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $609 for a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. The cheapest flight overall is $276 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Cairns) is currently priced at $579.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef (average of $169). Flying from Darwin 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 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirnorthCheapest$247Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetstarCheapest$293Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$533Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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