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Cheap flights from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef from £656

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 February 2026.

Tue 16/618:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops48h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/718:15
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£903
Fri 29/511:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/615:45
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops49h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£972
Fri 13/1116:50
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1209:45
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£1,031
Fri 18/911:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1114:55
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops51h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£1,071
Fri 3/411:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops39h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 21/412:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops52h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 23/2£1,077
Thu 7/521:20
MAN
-
GLT
2 stops32h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 11/519:05
GLT
-
MAN
2 stops45h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/2£1,520
Tue 5/521:20
MAN
-
GLT
2 stops36h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sat 9/515:05
GLT
-
MAN
2 stops37h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2£1,522
Thu 9/414:05
MAN
-
GLT
2 stops35h 55m
Emirates
Thu 16/417:05
GLT
-
MAN
2 stops27h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 23/2£2,211
Fri 10/414:05
MAN
-
GLT
2 stops41h 25m
Emirates
Fri 17/410:30
GLT
-
MAN
2 stops34h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2£2,255

Find flight deals from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£903

One-way from

£656

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,128
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 16/6-14/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 10m total
  • Manchester to Great Barrier Reef
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Manchester to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£176 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

Fly from

Manchester

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 16/6

13:10-05:30

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Tue 14/7

21:40-12:05

3 stops71h 25m

£1,082

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 8/3

10:25-10:45

2 stops38h 20m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

14:50-07:55

2 stops51h 05m

£1,194

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

16:55-15:00

3 stops37h 05m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

06:45-08:15

2 stops34h 30m

£1,260

ManchesterGladstone

MAN - GLT

MANGLT

Manchester

Thu 7/5

21:20-14:40

2 stops32h 20m

Gladstone

Mon 11/5

06:35-07:45

2 stops58h 10m

£1,520

ManchesterGladstone

MAN - GLT

MANGLT

Manchester

Tue 5/5

21:20-18:25

2 stops36h 05m

Gladstone

Sat 9/5

15:05-19:15

2 stops37h 10m

£1,522

ManchesterGladstone

MAN - GLT

MANGLT

Manchester

Thu 9/4

14:05-11:00

2 stops35h 55m

Gladstone

Thu 16/4

17:05-12:00

2 stops27h 55m

£2,211

ManchesterGladstone

MAN - GLT

MANGLT

Manchester

Fri 10/4

14:05-16:30

2 stops41h 25m

Gladstone

Fri 17/4

10:30-12:00

2 stops34h 30m

£2,255

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 31/5

21:45-15:55

2 stops33h 10m

£656

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 31/5

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

£714

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 31/5

13:45-05:30

3 stops30h 45m

£972

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Deals found on 21/2

Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef (average of £737). Flying from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,420). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 25 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQantas Airways from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,810 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef?

    If you book a flight to Great Barrier Reef from Manchester, you will be flying from Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Manchester.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Emirates fly from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef in about 32h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9970 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef (average of £737). Flying from Manchester to Great Barrier Reef in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,420). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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SWISSCheapest£724Average£979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£805Average£1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,001Average£1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,140Average£1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,147Average£1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,171Average£1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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