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£480+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 6 June 2026.

Thu 3/911:35
LGW
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CNS
2 stops59h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1112:05
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops52h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£882
Sat 19/918:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1106:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£889
Sat 14/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1119:15
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£1,012
Wed 4/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1109:45
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£1,016
Mon 24/808:40
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/911:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£1,031
Wed 28/1010:30
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1114:40
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£1,035
Wed 4/1120:15
STN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 30m
Emirates
Sun 29/1111:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops40h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6£1,039
Wed 4/1120:25
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops28h 20m
Emirates
Sun 29/1111:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops40h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6£1,044
Tue 1/921:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/915:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops60h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£1,051
Thu 3/921:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops37h 25m
Emirates
Wed 11/1114:55
CNS
-
STN
2 stops55h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£1,058
Wed 28/1021:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1114:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£1,064
Sun 1/1121:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/1106:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£1,083

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Return from

£882

One-way from

£480

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,206
3/9-11/11
  • 3/9-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 20m total
  • London to Cairns
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 4/7

18:10-20:20

2 stops41h 10m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

21:00-06:30

2 stops42h 30m

£1,136

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sun 21/6

14:55-19:30

2 stops43h 35m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

06:00-18:45

2 stops45h 45m

£1,201

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

09:40-10:45

2 stops39h 05m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

13:55-06:40

2 stops50h 45m

£1,210

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

20:25-19:20

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

14:55-18:25

2 stops37h 30m

£1,210

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 7/11

10:30-05:45

2 stops57h 15m

Cairns

Thu 31/12

09:45-14:00

3 stops38h 15m

£1,223

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

12:20-17:00

1 stop67h 40m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

18:20-09:00

1 stop24h 40m

£1,247

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

11:20-17:00

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Fri 2/10

18:15-15:45

1 stop54h 30m

£1,252

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 14/11

14:05-10:45

2 stops58h 40m

Cairns

Sat 28/11

17:00-12:05

2 stops53h 05m

£1,254

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

20:10-12:50

2 stops30h 40m

Townsville

Mon 16/11

14:15-06:15

2 stops50h 00m

£1,277

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

17:00-18:35

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Thu 31/12

14:40-14:00

2 stops33h 20m

£1,292

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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 30 hours 56 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 £972
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,059
Emirates
Emirates
From £1,067
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,082

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Great Barrier Reef?

The price you pay for your flight to Great Barrier Reef may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 6 June 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
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,532 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
3,577 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,360 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,044 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

  • 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 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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