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Return from

£753

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,288
9/11-16/11
  • 9/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 104h 40m total
  • London to Cairns
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Great Barrier Reef

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

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
1,614 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,614 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,614 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,666 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,614 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,494 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,614 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,103 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,614 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,614 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

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, Cathay Pacific 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 £272, however they can be found for as little as £79.

  • 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 55 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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