£423+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2026

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 12 January 2026.

Return from

£764

One-way from

£423

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,214
1/5-16/5
  • 1/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 20m total
  • London to Cairns
11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£168 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£46 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Fri 1/518:40LGW - CNS
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/506:00CNS - LGW
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£764
Fri 1/522:10LHR - CNS
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/511:50CNS - LHR
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£820
Thu 5/217:00LGW - CNS
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/218:45CNS - LGW
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£830
Sun 24/521:20LHR - CNS
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/606:45CNS - LHR
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£836
Sat 23/521:20LHR - CNS
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/606:45CNS - LHR
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£844
Sun 18/120:15LHR - CNS
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/111:25CNS - LHR
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/1£848
Tue 24/210:25LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/314:35CNS - LHR
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£851
Tue 22/922:10LHR - CNS
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/1017:25CNS - LHR
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£858
Mon 1/621:20LHR - TSV
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/621:05TSV - LHR
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£862
Wed 21/121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/109:05CNS - LHR
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£865
Thu 5/210:30LGW - CNS
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/214:35CNS - LGW
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£871
Thu 5/210:25LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/206:40CNS - LHR
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£871

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

18:40-21:00

2 stops41h 20m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

06:00-16:00

2 stops43h 00m

£764

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

21:20-20:45

2 stops38h 25m

Townsville

Sun 14/6

21:05-18:40

2 stops54h 35m

£862

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

16:50-09:55

1 stop31h 05m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

12:35-15:00

2 stops60h 25m

£900

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

16:50-09:55

1 stop31h 05m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

12:35-17:20

2 stops38h 45m

£900

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

18:20-16:55

2 stops37h 35m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

15:35-18:15

2 stops35h 40m

£921

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

10:30-08:30

3 stops60h 00m

Cairns

Mon 16/2

09:45-06:30

3 stops54h 45m

£922

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 21/1

10:30-08:30

3 stops60h 00m

Cairns

Wed 28/1

06:00-14:00

2 stops42h 00m

£926

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

20:15-09:55

1 stop27h 40m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

11:25-15:00

1 stop37h 35m

£932

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

20:15-09:55

1 stop27h 40m

Cairns

Thu 5/3

17:35-17:20

2 stops33h 45m

£941

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

19:50-09:55

2 stops52h 05m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

12:35-17:20

2 stops62h 45m

£983

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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 31 hours 8 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

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

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 12 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 £186, however they can be found for as little as £119.

  • 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. 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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