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£402+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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— CNS
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Thu 27/1110:30LGW - CNS
3 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1209:45CNS - LGW
3 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£740
Sat 6/1210:30LGW - CNS
2 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1209:45CNS - LGW
3 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£871
Mon 10/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1209:45CNS - LHR
3 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£939
Thu 27/1110:25LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1209:45CNS - LHR
3 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£960
Mon 1/1210:30LGW - CNS
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1206:00CNS - LGW
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£1,031
Thu 27/1108:05STN - CNS
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1206:40CNS - STN
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,046
Sat 6/1216:50LHR - CNS
2 stops38h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/1211:25CNS - LHR
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11£1,141
Sat 6/1222:05LHR - CNS
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1211:25CNS - LHR
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,187
Thu 27/1120:15STN - CNS
2 stops28h 30mEmirates
Thu 4/1211:35CNS - STN
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Deal found 6/11£1,222
Mon 1/1222:00LHR - CNS
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1209:15CNS - LHR
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£1,307
Sat 6/1214:05STN - CNS
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1209:45CNS - STN
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,357
Mon 1/1220:15STN - CNS
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1217:35CNS - STN
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£1,441

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Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025

Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025, 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 7 November 2025.

Return from

£740

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£402

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£1,198
27/11-4/12
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  • 6 total stops
  • 114h 45m total
  • London to Cairns
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  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 50m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-05:45

2 stops50h 45m

Cairns

Sun 22/3

09:45-06:30

3 stops54h 45m

£823

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

17:00-17:15

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Sun 22/3

06:00-14:00

2 stops42h 00m

£842

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

20:05-09:55

2 stops51h 50m

Cairns

Sun 22/2

18:35-08:05

2 stops23h 30m

£869

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 6/12

10:30-05:45

2 stops57h 15m

Cairns

Sat 13/12

09:45-06:30

3 stops54h 45m

£871

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 22/3

17:00-17:15

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

£900

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 27/11

10:30-17:15

2 stops44h 45m

Cairns

Thu 4/12

06:00-14:00

2 stops42h 00m

£910

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 31/3

20:25-17:00

2 stops59h 35m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

11:40-07:55

2 stops53h 15m

£947

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 25/3

18:40-17:20

2 stops36h 40m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

18:15-08:40

2 stops23h 25m

£958

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

08:50-22:05

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Thu 4/12

09:45-06:40

2 stops30h 55m

£960

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

22:00-05:45

2 stops45h 45m

Cairns

Sun 15/3

18:35-15:20

1 stop30h 45m

£962

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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 14 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 Cathay Pacific.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £856
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,092
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £785
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,175

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 7 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
929 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 £160, however they can be found for as little as £121.

  • 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 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. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 mi away from Cairns).

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