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£478+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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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 13 June 2025.

Return from

£803

One-way from

£478

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,045
2/9-28/10
  • 2/9-28/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 10m total
  • London to Cairns
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30/11
  • 30/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£134 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 2/911:35LGW - CNS
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1006:00CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£803
Sat 30/818:40LGW - CNS
2 stops37h 20mSWISS
Mon 27/1018:35CNS - LGW
2 stops33h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/6£838
Sat 30/818:40LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 20mSWISS
Mon 27/1018:35CNS - LHR
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Deal found 11/6£841
Mon 1/913:05LCY - CNS
2 stops42h 55mSWISS
Sun 26/1018:35CNS - LCY
2 stops24h 00mSWISS
Deal found 11/6£860
Tue 2/921:20LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1006:40CNS - LHR
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£899
Sun 31/822:10LHR - CNS
2 stops52h 25mChina Southern
Sat 25/1006:00CNS - LHR
2 stops46h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£983
Thu 28/811:25LHR - CNS
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 29/918:15CNS - LHR
1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,036
Tue 2/908:45LCY - CNS
2 stops23h 15mLufthansa
Sun 26/1018:35CNS - LCY
2 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/6£1,044
Sat 30/820:10LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 25/1018:40CNS - LHR
2 stops30h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6£1,082
Mon 7/706:10STN - CNS
3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/706:45CNS - STN
3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£1,092
Tue 2/910:15LGW - CNS
1 stop21h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1009:15CNS - LGW
2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6£1,109
Tue 24/610:05LGW - CNS
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Tue 8/718:50CNS - LGW
2 stops45h 30mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£1,163

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Price

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

11:35-18:15

2 stops45h 40m

Cairns

Tue 28/10

06:00-06:30

2 stops34h 30m

£803

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 30/8

18:40-17:00

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

18:35-17:50

2 stops33h 15m

£838

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

18:40-17:00

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

18:35-16:20

2 stops31h 45m

£841

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Mon 1/9

13:05-17:00

2 stops42h 55m

Cairns

Sun 26/10

18:35-08:35

2 stops24h 00m

£860

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 2/9

21:20-18:15

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Tue 28/10

06:40-05:25

2 stops32h 45m

£899

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

22:10-11:35

2 stops52h 25m

Cairns

Sat 25/10

06:00-19:15

2 stops46h 15m

£983

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 28/8

11:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

Cairns

Mon 29/9

18:15-07:45

1 stop22h 30m

£1,036

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Tue 2/9

08:45-17:00

2 stops23h 15m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

18:35-17:40

2 stops33h 05m

£1,044

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

20:10-18:10

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Sat 25/10

18:40-16:00

2 stops30h 20m

£1,082

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 7/7

06:10-04:25

3 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Wed 23/7

06:45-21:25

3 stops47h 40m

£1,092

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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 35 hours 1 minute. 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, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,120
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £987
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,524
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, Etihad Airways 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 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. 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
1,490 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
1,302 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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 £282, however they can be found for as little as £126.

  • 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 (20 hours 35 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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