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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef from $90

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$230

One-way from

$90

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$289
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/5-27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 12/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Thu 22/506:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/521:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$230
Sat 10/506:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Sat 17/521:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$236
Sat 10/517:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 17/521:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$236
Sun 25/506:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 29/513:05CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/3$258
Fri 23/516:10MEL - TSV
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/521:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$279
Sat 10/507:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/506:05TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/3$298
Mon 5/506:00AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/516:35CNS - AVV
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$300
Sat 24/507:30MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 27/514:05HTI - MEL
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/3$306
Sun 25/509:30MEL - HTI
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/511:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$311
Sat 24/520:50MEL - HVB
1 stop16h 55mJetstar
Tue 27/515:40HVB - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$333
Wed 11/620:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Wed 18/606:45CNS - AVV
1 stop7h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$357
Tue 15/408:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sat 19/411:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$366

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

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Tue 27/5

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$230

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

06:25-09:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Wed 14/5

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$236

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

17:10-20:10

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Sat 17/5

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$236

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Thu 29/5

13:05-16:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$258

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

16:10-23:45

1 stop7h 35m

Townsville

Wed 28/5

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$279

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

07:10-12:30

1 stop5h 20m

Townsville

Sun 11/5

06:05-12:20

1 stop6h 15m

$298

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 5/5

06:00-18:35

1 stop12h 35m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

16:35-22:50

1 stop6h 15m

$300

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

07:30-10:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Hamilton Island

Tue 27/5

14:05-20:20

1 stop6h 15m

$303

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

09:30-14:10

1 stop4h 40m

Hamilton Island

Tue 27/5

11:45-14:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$311

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL - HVB

MELHVB

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

20:50-13:45

1 stop16h 55m

Hervey Bay

Tue 27/5

15:40-18:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$333

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef (average of $170). Flying from Melbourne 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 MEL to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 27 March 2025.

When flying from Melbourne 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.

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 27 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. Jetstar flights start at $117 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $230 one-way.

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef are Air India (100%), United Airlines (100%) and Qatar Airways (100%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,275 for a flight from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef. The cheapest flight overall is $110 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Cairns) is currently priced at $198.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef (average of $170). Flying from Melbourne 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$185Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$245Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$292Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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