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20 Sep — 27 Sep1
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Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Great Barrier Reef

Tue 1/922:00 -
2 stops39h 25m
Thu 1/1006:00 -
2 stops46h 10m
Deal found 21/8£840
Wed 4/1117:00 -
2 stops53h 20m
Wed 2/1210:15 -
2 stops54h 15m
Deal found 18/8£874
Tue 1/921:20 -
2 stops40h 05m
Thu 1/1006:00 -
2 stops45h 40m
Deal found 21/8£876
Tue 3/1121:00 -
2 stops39h 10m
Tue 24/1106:40 -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 21/8£881
Mon 31/822:00 -
2 stops39h 25m
Fri 11/915:35 -
2 stops48h 05m
Deal found 16/8£900
Wed 4/1121:00 -
2 stops49h 20m
Wed 2/1206:40 -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 17/8£901
Tue 3/1110:30 -
2 stops45h 00m
Tue 24/1106:40 -
2 stops41h 20m
Deal found 21/8£932
Mon 26/1022:00 -
2 stops35h 25m
Sun 1/1120:05 -
2 stops56h 30m
Deal found 16/8£944
Tue 1/922:00 -
2 stops39h 25m
Tue 8/919:10 -
2 stops52h 50m
Deal found 20/8£950
Fri 30/1019:20 -
2 stops40h 50m
Sat 21/1106:40 -
2 stops41h 50m
Deal found 18/8£955
Fri 30/1019:20 -
2 stops40h 50m
Wed 11/1110:15 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 18/8£958
Mon 31/821:20 -
2 stops40h 05m
Thu 10/919:10 -
2 stops56h 30m
Deal found 18/8£960

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Return from

£840

One-way from

£451

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Average price

£1,449
1/9-1/10
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  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 35m total
  • London to Cairns
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  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • London to Great Barrier Reef
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LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

22:00-22:25

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 1/10

06:00-19:10

2 stops46h 10m

£840

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 31/8

22:00-22:25

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Fri 11/9

15:35-06:40

2 stops48h 05m

£900

LondonTownsville

LHR London Heathrow - TSV Townsville

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Mon 26/10

22:00-19:25

2 stops35h 25m

Townsville

Sun 1/11

20:05-18:35

2 stops56h 30m

£944

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

22:00-22:25

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

19:10-15:00

2 stops52h 50m

£950

LondonTownsville

LGW London Gatwick - TSV Townsville

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

22:00-20:15

2 stops37h 15m

Townsville

Mon 21/9

21:00-15:00

2 stops51h 00m

£980

LondonTownsville

LHR London Heathrow - TSV Townsville

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

21:00-09:10

3 stops50h 10m

Townsville

Sun 22/11

09:00-17:30

2 stops42h 30m

£988

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

22:00-22:25

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:05-14:00

2 stops59h 55m

£998

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 5/9

22:00-22:25

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

06:45-15:00

2 stops41h 15m

£1,041

LondonTownsville

LGW London Gatwick - TSV Townsville

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Mon 19/10

18:00-16:45

2 stops37h 45m

Townsville

Thu 19/11

06:05-06:30

2 stops34h 25m

£1,077

LondonCairns

STN London Stansted - CNS Cairns

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

20:15-19:15

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

17:40-17:55

2 stops34h 15m

£1,194

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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 33 hours 17 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 £991
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,037
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,060
Emirates
Emirates
From £1,214

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
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
3,657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,084 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
3,737 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

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, Lufthansa 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 £151, 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 (26 hours 40 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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