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£486+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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— CNS
4 May — 11 May1
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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 29 April 2025.

Return from

£697

One-way from

£486

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,146
15/5-8/6
  • 15/5-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 00m total
  • London to Cairns
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 15/511:35LGW - CNS
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/610:15CNS - LGW
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£697
Tue 27/521:20LHR - CNS
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/611:00CNS - LHR
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£760
Sat 31/518:00LGW - TSV
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/621:00TSV - LGW
2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£784
Tue 27/506:05LTN - CNS
3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/609:00CNS - LTN
3 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£817
Wed 4/621:20LHR - TSV
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/621:00TSV - LHR
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£852
Mon 15/920:35LHR - CNS
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 17/1118:35CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4£887
Tue 13/507:05STN - CNS
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/506:00CNS - STN
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£948
Mon 15/910:15LGW - CNS
1 stop45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 17/1118:35CNS - LGW
1 stop45h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,038
Fri 13/618:40LGW - HTI
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/615:20HTI - LGW
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,042
Tue 11/1120:15STN - CNS
2 stops29h 50mEmirates
Tue 25/1112:45CNS - STN
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£1,125
Tue 27/517:10LCY - CNS
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/609:00CNS - LCY
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,127
Mon 10/1120:25LGW - CNS
2 stops29h 40mEmirates
Thu 27/1115:35CNS - LGW
2 stops36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 28/4£1,174

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 15/5

11:35-20:40

2 stops48h 05m

Cairns

Sun 8/6

10:15-15:10

2 stops37h 55m

£697

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

21:20-20:40

2 stops38h 20m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

11:00-18:40

2 stops40h 40m

£760

LondonTownsville

LGW - TSV

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Sat 31/5

18:00-20:10

2 stops41h 10m

Townsville

Fri 13/6

21:00-16:00

2 stops52h 00m

£784

LondonCairns

LTN - CNS

LTNCNS

London Luton

Tue 27/5

06:05-06:35

3 stops39h 30m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

09:00-17:05

3 stops41h 05m

£817

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

21:20-20:45

2 stops38h 25m

Townsville

Sat 14/6

21:00-18:40

2 stops54h 40m

£852

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

20:35-17:00

1 stop35h 25m

Cairns

Mon 17/11

18:35-19:10

1 stop34h 35m

£887

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 13/5

07:05-06:35

3 stops38h 30m

Cairns

Sun 18/5

06:00-11:00

3 stops38h 00m

£948

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

10:15-17:00

1 stop45h 45m

Cairns

Mon 17/11

18:35-06:25

1 stop45h 50m

£1,038

LondonHamilton Island

LGW - HTI

LGWHTI

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

18:40-14:40

2 stops35h 00m

Hamilton Island

Fri 20/6

15:20-06:40

2 stops48h 20m

£1,042

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Tue 27/5

17:10-06:35

3 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

09:00-08:50

3 stops32h 50m

£1,127

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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 36 hours 50 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Great Barrier Reef. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Great Barrier Reef should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 £1,120

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From £1,526

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From £987

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From £1,096

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Great Barrier Reef are Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and Etihad 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).

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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

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 £183, however they can be found for as little as £46.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (25 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. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 mi away from Cairns).

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