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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef from $114

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$235

One-way from

$114

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$263
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3-3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef

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 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/317:45MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 3/420:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$235
Thu 27/206:00MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 2/307:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$240
Thu 3/412:25MEL - HVB
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sat 5/414:40HVB - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$270
Tue 1/408:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sat 5/410:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$282
Mon 1/919:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/920:25CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$309
Tue 2/906:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/920:25CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$328
Tue 4/320:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 05mJetstar
Wed 19/318:20CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$342
Wed 10/906:00AVV - HTI
1 stop8h 40mJetstar
Wed 17/915:15HTI - AVV
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$351
Sun 1/608:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/614:05HTI - MEL
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$351
Sat 22/320:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sat 29/308:55TSV - AVV
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$356
Sat 5/415:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$359
Wed 22/1009:30MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Thu 30/1010:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$390

Find flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

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Melbourne

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

17:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Thu 3/4

20:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$235

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

06:15-08:30

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Fri 28/3

09:05-13:30

Nonstop3h 25m

$240

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL - HVB

MELHVB

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

12:25-13:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Hervey Bay

Sat 5/4

14:40-18:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$270

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

08:10-10:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sat 5/4

10:45-14:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$282

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

06:25-09:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

10:20-13:50

Nonstop3h 30m

$318

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

20:25-23:55

Nonstop3h 30m

$329

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 4/3

20:55-08:00

1 stop12h 05m

Cairns

Wed 19/3

18:20-07:35

1 stop12h 15m

$342

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

08:10-11:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sun 8/6

14:05-20:20

1 stop6h 15m

$351

MelbourneTownsville

AVV - TSV

AVVTSV

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 22/3

20:55-08:20

1 stop12h 25m

Townsville

Sat 29/3

08:55-20:15

1 stop10h 20m

$356

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

15:10-20:00

1 stop5h 50m

Townsville

Wed 9/4

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$359

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef

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

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 $185). 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 21 February 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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to zzYJV are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $114. Virgin Australia flights start at $190 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $398 one-way.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef are Qatar Airways (96%), Etihad Airways (95%) and Virgin Australia (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,095 for a flight from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef. The cheapest flight overall is $120 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Cairns) is currently priced at $223.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 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 $185). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$148Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$171Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$292Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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