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Cheap flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef from $257

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CNS
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) 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 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$575

One-way from

$257

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$633
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

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 31 January 2025.

Wed 5/300:25DRW - CNS
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Wed 12/312:00CNS - DRW
1 stop12h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/1$575
Mon 3/300:25DRW - TSV
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Tue 11/320:45TSV - DRW
1 stop27h 15mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$578
Mon 3/300:25DRW - CNS
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/309:00CNS - DRW
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$623
Tue 4/313:20DRW - TSV
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/306:05TSV - DRW
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/1$663
Tue 11/300:10DRW - TSV
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/306:05TSV - DRW
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$670
Sun 2/318:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 8/314:50CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/1$698
Sun 2/312:10DRW - CNS
1 stop22h 50mAirnorth
Sat 8/313:00CNS - DRW
2 stops45h 05mAirnorth
Deal found 30/1$745
Thu 6/313:20DRW - CNS
1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/306:00CNS - DRW
2 stops12h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/1$979

Find flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2025.

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DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Wed 5/3

00:25-11:15

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Wed 12/3

12:00-23:30

1 stop12h 00m

$575

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Mon 3/3

00:25-09:00

1 stop8h 05m

Townsville

Tue 11/3

20:45-23:30

1 stop27h 15m

$578

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 3/3

00:25-08:35

1 stop7h 40m

Cairns

Mon 10/3

09:00-23:30

1 stop15h 00m

$623

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Tue 4/3

13:20-22:00

1 stop8h 10m

Townsville

Tue 11/3

06:05-12:35

1 stop7h 00m

$663

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Tue 11/3

00:10-08:20

1 stop31h 40m

Townsville

Wed 19/3

06:05-12:35

1 stop7h 00m

$670

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 2/3

18:00-20:55

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 8/3

14:50-16:55

Nonstop2h 35m

$698

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 2/3

12:10-11:30

1 stop22h 50m

Cairns

Sat 8/3

13:00-09:35

2 stops45h 05m

$745

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 6/3

13:20-23:15

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Mon 10/3

06:00-17:55

2 stops12h 25m

$979

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 12/4

01:30-20:55

1 stop18h 55m

$257

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Wed 26/3

00:10-08:20

1 stop31h 40m

$320

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

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Travel insights for flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

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

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 $192). 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 31 January 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 31 January 2025.

The most flights from DRW to zzYJV are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 31 January 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.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

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?

  • 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 ($257), Qantas Airways ($347), and Virgin Australia ($353).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $495 for a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. The cheapest flight overall is $293 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Cairns) is currently priced at $676.

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

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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 $192). 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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