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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef from $123

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
28 Feb — 7 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 23 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$226

One-way from

$123

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$264
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/3-24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m 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. 2% potential price decrease ($13 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 23 February 2025.

Thu 20/317:45MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 24/320:25TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$226
Thu 27/206:00MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 3/307:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/2$239
Thu 24/412:25MEL - HVB
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 29/415:40HVB - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 23/2$250
Fri 23/506:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/521:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$297
Tue 25/308:00MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Tue 1/410:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 23/2$308
Sun 1/608:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/614:05HTI - MEL
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$352
Sat 30/807:30MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 6/911:20HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/2$360
Mon 24/309:10MEL - TSV
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/320:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$362
Wed 23/706:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 27/720:25CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/2$382
Wed 9/418:40MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 13/406:05TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/2$470
Thu 24/421:40MEL - HVB
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/415:40HVB - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$560
Thu 24/409:10MEL - GLT
1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 28/408:35GLT - MEL
1 stop15h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/2$591

Find flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

17:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Mon 24/3

20:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$226

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

19:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Mon 14/4

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$239

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL - HVB

MELHVB

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

12:25-14:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Hervey Bay

Tue 29/4

15:40-18:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$250

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Fri 23/5

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$297

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

08:00-09:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Hamilton Island

Tue 1/4

10:45-14:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$308

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

$352

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

09:10-22:00

1 stop13h 50m

Townsville

Mon 31/3

20:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$362

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Mon 11/8

10:20-13:50

Nonstop3h 30m

$371

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

08:50-14:10

1 stop5h 20m

Hamilton Island

Mon 12/5

14:50-20:05

1 stop5h 15m

$409

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

18:40-23:45

1 stop5h 05m

Townsville

Sun 13/4

06:05-12:20

1 stop6h 15m

$470

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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 Airport to Great Barrier Reef?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef (average of $185). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 23 February 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 23 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to zzYJV are scheduled on a Sunday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 23 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

    $123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $192 and $399, respectively.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef consider choosing Qatar Airways(96%), Etihad Airways(95%) or Virgin Australia(91%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $121. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Cairns) can be booked for $208 on average our data indicates $1,098 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef.

  • 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.

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    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 Airport to Great Barrier Reef?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef (average of $185). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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$172Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$237Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$293Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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