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£421+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Thu 14/521:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/521:40
CNS
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LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£781
Sun 3/521:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/521:40
CNS
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LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£783
Sat 9/521:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops52h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/521:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£787
Wed 13/518:00
LGW
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CNS
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/506:00
CNS
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LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£795
Wed 13/522:10
LHR
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CNS
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/506:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£806
Mon 4/521:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/521:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£822
Tue 21/421:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/409:10
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops66h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£842
Tue 21/418:00
LGW
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CNS
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/411:00
CNS
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LGW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£847
Sat 31/1010:30
LGW
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CNS
3 stops60h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1109:45
CNS
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LGW
3 stops54h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£876
Mon 13/418:00
LGW
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CNS
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/419:10
CNS
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LGW
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£882
Sat 13/618:00
LGW
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CNS
2 stops53h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/606:00
CNS
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LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£901
Sat 5/1210:30
LGW
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CNS
2 stops57h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/1209:45
CNS
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LGW
3 stops54h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£902

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Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 11 March 2026.

Return from

£781

One-way from

£421

Popular in

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February

Average price

£1,184
14/5-26/5
  • 14/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 40m total
  • London to Cairns
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

09:00-23:20

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

09:20-06:40

2 stops30h 20m

£1,010

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 4/4

21:05-16:15

2 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,037

LondonTownsville

LGW - TSV

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

07:00-20:15

3 stops52h 15m

Townsville

Sun 26/4

10:15-13:10

3 stops59h 55m

£1,038

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 21/4

14:55-05:30

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

15:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,043
Fastest return journey

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

11:20-17:00

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Sun 4/10

18:15-15:45

1 stop30h 30m

£1,047

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

21:35-11:00

2 stops28h 25m

Townsville

Tue 2/6

14:50-16:35

2 stops34h 45m

£1,068

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 3/7

07:25-20:50

3 stops52h 25m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

06:50-16:35

3 stops42h 45m

£1,089

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 23/4

14:55-09:45

3 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

£1,126

LondonTownsville

LGW - TSV

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

18:00-20:15

2 stops41h 15m

Townsville

Fri 1/5

21:05-06:40

2 stops42h 35m

£1,146

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 2/9

14:55-11:50

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

13:40-12:55

2 stops56h 15m

£1,155

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

How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from London to Great Barrier Reef takes 30 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Great Barrier Reef are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Emirates.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £933
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,051
Emirates
Emirates
From £1,176
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,074

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Great Barrier Reef are Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

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 11 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,003 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

  • 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, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    A return flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around £172, however they can be found for as little as £103.

  • 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 (20 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Spacious 7-Bedroom Queenslander Retreat | Privacy, Comfort & Bushland Serenity is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 mi away from Cairns).

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