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Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef from £439

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. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CNS
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
Thu 23/5
Thu 30/5

Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2024

Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,172

Return from

£636

One-way from

£439
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Cairns
One-way flight from London to Great Barrier Reef

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Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Great Barrier Reef in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Great Barrier Reef in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Fri 14/614:30LGW - TSV
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/720:45TSV - LGW
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,279
Fri 14/621:45LGW - TSV
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/720:45TSV - LGW
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,283
Fri 14/614:30LGW - TSV
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/720:45TSV - LGW
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,284
Fri 7/611:35LGW - CNS
2 stops47h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 11/609:10CNS - LGW
2 stops54h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£1,347
Fri 14/619:50LHR - TSV
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/720:45TSV - LHR
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,359
Fri 14/620:40LHR - TSV
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/720:45TSV - LHR
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,365
Fri 14/620:40LHR - TSV
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/720:45TSV - LHR
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,368
Fri 14/618:45LHR - TSV
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/720:45TSV - LHR
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,373
Fri 7/610:05LGW - CNS
2 stops41h 00mEmirates
Tue 11/613:45CNS - LGW
3 stops39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 17/5£1,582

Great Barrier Reef 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Great Barrier Reef in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data were last updated on 18 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 3/1112:10LGW - CNS
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/1114:30CNS - LGW
2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£636
Sat 7/916:30LHR - CNS
2 stops39h 30mLufthansa
Sun 13/1018:15CNS - LHR
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5£955
Sat 7/920:35LHR - CNS
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 13/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5£965
Tue 17/909:25LHR - CNS
1 stop22h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 2/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,052
Tue 17/909:25LHR - CNS
1 stop22h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 4/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop30h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,071
Sun 3/1121:50LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/1106:40CNS - LHR
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,091
Sat 7/922:05LHR - CNS
2 stops28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 13/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop44h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,093
Sun 3/1109:20LGW - CNS
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 14/1106:00CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,103
Tue 17/921:35LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1015:50CNS - LHR
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,126

One-way flights to Great Barrier Reef

Explore one-way flight options to Great Barrier Reef for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Great Barrier Reef, check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef instead by using the search form above.
Wed 12/612:45LTN - CNS
3 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£439
Sun 16/605:55LTN - CNS
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£448
Sat 15/613:55LGW - CNS
3 stops55h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£451
Sun 16/608:00STN - CNS
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£469
Sat 15/622:15LHR - CNS
3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£482
Tue 11/617:30LTN - CNS
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£493
Sun 9/605:55LTN - CNS
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£495
Wed 12/607:40LGW - CNS
3 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£495
Sun 9/605:55LTN - CNS
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£495

Find flights to Great Barrier Reef within your budget

Locate flights to Great Barrier Reef that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£636 - £2,012

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 3/11

2 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Thu 14/11

2 stops50h 00m

£636

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 7/9

2 stops39h 30m

Cairns

Sun 13/10

2 stops24h 25m

£955

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 7/9

1 stop35h 25m

Cairns

Sun 13/10

1 stop34h 00m

£965

London GatwickCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 3/11

3 stops53h 40m

Cairns

Thu 14/11

2 stops33h 45m

£1,304

London GatwickCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 7/6

2 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops54h 30m

£1,347

London GatwickCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 12/8

2 stops38h 40m

Cairns

Sun 8/9

2 stops34h 10m

£1,395

London GatwickCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 1/10

2 stops41h 05m

Cairns

Sun 20/10

2 stops51h 25m

£1,429

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 17/9

2 stops31h 05m

Cairns

Wed 2/10

3 stops33h 35m

£1,473

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 17/9

3 stops63h 05m

Cairns

Wed 2/10

3 stops44h 20m

£2,012

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/5

Average price of flights to Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Great Barrier Reef is currently £474 while a return flight costs £1,279. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Great Barrier Reef (average of £1,326). Flying to Great Barrier Reef in July will prove the most costly (average of £2,087). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,300

February

£1,231

March

£1,275

April

£1,238

May

£1,111

June

£1,225

July

£1,646

August

£1,263

September

£1,046

October

£1,193

November

£1,253

December

£1,466

Temperature and rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Great Barrier Reef?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Great Barrier Reef. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Great Barrier Reef may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 18 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines 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.
8.5
Very Good
922 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very Good
922 reviews
8.5
Very Good
922 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very Good
1,473 reviews
8.5
Very Good
922 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
8.5
Very Good
922 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.1
Very Good
3,943 reviews
8.5
Very Good
922 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.7
Good
4,384 reviews
8.5
Very Good
922 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Great Barrier Reef?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Great Barrier Reef. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Great Barrier Reef?

    A return flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around £217, however they can be found for as little as £148.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Cairns Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns Airport?

    Yes. Cairns Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns Airport (0.0 mi away from Cairns Airport).

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