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£434+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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9 Oct — 16 Oct1
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Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Great Barrier Reef

Tue 3/1110:30 -
2 stops44h 45m
Wed 2/1210:15 -
2 stops54h 15m
Deal found 7/9£826
Mon 19/1011:35 -
2 stops44h 35m
Mon 26/1006:00 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 5/9£833
Wed 4/1110:30 -
2 stops44h 45m
Thu 3/1209:00 -
2 stops39h 00m
Deal found 7/9£857
Tue 3/1110:30 -
2 stops44h 45m
Sat 28/1109:00 -
2 stops63h 00m
Deal found 8/9£859
Mon 19/1021:20 -
2 stops34h 50m
Mon 26/1006:00 -
2 stops45h 30m
Deal found 5/9£862
Tue 3/1121:00 -
2 stops34h 15m
Wed 2/1206:40 -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 7/9£863
Wed 4/1121:00 -
2 stops39h 10m
Wed 25/1106:40 -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 6/9£868
Wed 4/1121:00 -
2 stops50h 00m
Thu 3/1218:05 -
2 stops57h 25m
Deal found 6/9£883
Thu 29/1010:30 -
2 stops48h 00m
Thu 12/1121:10 -
2 stops50h 50m
Deal found 6/9£899
Sat 19/921:20 -
2 stops36h 05m
Wed 30/909:10 -
2 stops66h 30m
Deal found 4/9£903
Sat 24/1018:00 -
2 stops53h 20m
Sat 21/1109:00 -
2 stops39h 00m
Deal found 5/9£906
Tue 10/1110:30 -
2 stops59h 50m
Sun 29/1119:10 -
2 stops45h 20m
Deal found 9/9£916

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Return from

£826

One-way from

£434

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Average price

£1,306
3/11-2/12
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  • 4 total stops
  • 99h 00m total
  • London to Cairns
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3/12-31/12
  • 3/12-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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LondonCairns

LTN London Luton - CNS Cairns

LTNCNS

London Luton

Thu 3/12

18:05-15:15

3 stops59h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£450

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

17:00-09:00

2 stops54h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£465

LondonCairns

STN London Stansted - CNS Cairns

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 14/9

06:30-22:25

3 stops54h 55m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£472

LondonCairns

LTN London Luton - CNS Cairns

LTNCNS

London Luton

Wed 4/11

20:00-17:15

3 stops59h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£475

LondonCairns

LHR London Heathrow - CNS Cairns

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

19:45-08:30

2 stops50h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£485

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

20:20-23:20

3 stops42h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£513

LondonCairns

LTN London Luton - CNS Cairns

LTNCNS

London Luton

Mon 14/9

07:00-22:25

3 stops54h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£530

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 31/12

10:30-09:00

2 stops60h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£536

LondonCairns

LHR London Heathrow - CNS Cairns

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

22:40-22:20

2 stops38h 40m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£558

LondonCairns

LTN London Luton - CNS Cairns

LTNCNS

London Luton

Fri 2/10

06:20-22:25

3 stops55h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£638

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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 32 hours 38 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, Emirates and Qantas Airways.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £997
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,044
Emirates
Emirates
From £1,028
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,066

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

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

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 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
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 £261, however they can be found for as little as £178.

  • 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 (24 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. 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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