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£384+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
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 19 February 2026.

Wed 20/518:25
LGW
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CNS
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/606:00
CNS
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LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£775
Sun 23/810:25
LGW
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CNS
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/919:00
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£832
Sat 31/1021:00
LHR
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CNS
2 stops52h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1106:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£833
Fri 1/518:40
LGW
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TSV
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/521:05
TSV
-
LGW
2 stops51h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£853
Mon 13/418:05
LGW
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CNS
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/419:10
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£854
Sun 12/411:35
LGW
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CNS
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/509:10
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops63h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£856
Sun 12/421:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/519:10
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops56h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£857
Wed 20/521:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/621:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£858
Mon 1/621:20
LHR
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CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/611:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£864
Wed 15/422:10
LHR
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CNS
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/415:35
CNS
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LHR
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£873
Mon 13/422:10
LHR
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CNS
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/406:00
CNS
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LHR
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£881
Fri 1/521:20
LHR
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TSV
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/521:05
TSV
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LHR
2 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£882

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Return from

£775

One-way from

£384

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

£1,003
20/5-17/6
  • 20/5-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 35m total
  • London to Cairns
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  • 4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonTownsville

LGW - TSV

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

18:40-20:45

2 stops41h 05m

Townsville

Fri 15/5

21:05-16:00

2 stops51h 55m

£853

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 12/4

11:35-18:25

2 stops45h 50m

Cairns

Sat 2/5

09:10-15:10

2 stops63h 00m

£856

LondonTownsville

LGW - TSV

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:35-20:45

2 stops48h 10m

Townsville

Tue 21/7

21:05-15:00

2 stops50h 55m

£908

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

21:20-20:45

2 stops38h 25m

Townsville

Tue 21/7

21:05-18:40

2 stops54h 35m

£937

LondonTownsville

LGW - TSV

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

18:40-21:45

2 stops42h 05m

Townsville

Sat 13/6

06:05-06:40

2 stops33h 35m

£981

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:10-20:45

2 stops37h 35m

Townsville

Sun 21/6

08:45-19:00

2 stops43h 15m

£999

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

21:35-11:00

2 stops28h 25m

Townsville

Wed 10/6

14:50-16:35

2 stops34h 45m

£1,002

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

18:05-05:30

2 stops50h 25m

Cairns

Wed 22/4

11:00-15:00

3 stops37h 00m

£1,015

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

20:35-17:00

1 stop35h 25m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

18:15-15:45

1 stop30h 30m

£1,075

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

13:55-18:45

2 stops37h 50m

£1,077

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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 29 hours 52 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 £865
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,043
Emirates
Emirates
From £1,019
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,136

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 Emirates.

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 19 February 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
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
3,522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,170 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
993 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
3,739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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 £150, however they can be found for as little as £98.

  • 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 (22 hours 0 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. Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 mi away from Cairns).

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