What is the cheapest month to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Great Barrier Reef is February . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers 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, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

How much is a round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef?

A round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $596, however they can be found for as little as $100.

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

For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 45 minutes).

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car 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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Thu 4/2411:44 amEWR - CNS

3 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,052

Thu 4/2411:56 amLGA - CNS

2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,220

Tue 6/36:50 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways

Thu 6/1212:25 pmCNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/11$1,750

Tue 6/311:00 amJFK - CNS

2 stops34h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1212:15 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops49h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/11$1,802

Sun 5/411:20 amJFK - TSV

2 stops66h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/109:00 pmTSV - JFK

2 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,844

Wed 4/231:20 amJFK - CNS

2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 5/81:05 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/10$1,994

Mon 6/21:20 amJFK - CNS

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/129:00 amCNS - JFK

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/11$2,179

Sun 5/2510:30 amEWR - CNS

3 stops37h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 6/16:35 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops44h 27mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/10$2,186

Sun 5/46:00 amJFK - TSV

2 stops40h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 5/105:30 pmTSV - JFK

3 stops36h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/10$2,526

Tue 6/35:58 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops35h 22mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/128:00 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops41h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/10$2,791

Tue 6/31:55 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops36h 00mAir Canada

Thu 6/127:15 pmCNS - EWR

2 stops42h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 4/10$2,997

Tue 6/310:20 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops58h 30mEmirates

Thu 6/123:35 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops41h 20mEmirates

Deal found 4/10$3,314

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Thu 4/2411:44 amEWR - CNS

3 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,052

Tue 6/36:50 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways

Thu 6/1212:25 pmCNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/9$1,750

Tue 6/38:29 amJFK - CNS

2 stops36h 36mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1212:15 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops49h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/10$1,802

Wed 4/231:20 amJFK - CNS

2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 5/81:05 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/10$1,994

Sun 5/2510:30 amEWR - CNS

3 stops37h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 6/16:35 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops44h 27mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/10$2,186

Thu 4/2411:56 amLGA - CNS

2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,220

Tue 6/312:03 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops37h 52mAir Canada

Thu 6/127:15 pmCNS - EWR

2 stops42h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 4/9$2,997

Wed 4/2310:20 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops44h 15mEmirates

Wed 5/712:15 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops44h 40mEmirates

Deal found 4/9$3,063

Thu 6/128:55 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 6/296:15 pmCNS - JFK

1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/8$3,169

Sun 5/411:20 amJFK - TSV

2 stops66h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/109:00 pmTSV - JFK

2 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9$1,844

Tue 4/222:00 amJFK - CNS

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/77:00 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9$1,864

Sun 5/46:00 amJFK - TSV

2 stops40h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 5/105:30 pmTSV - JFK

3 stops36h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/10$2,526

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Wed 4/231:20 amJFK - CNS

2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 5/81:05 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/10$1,994

Wed 4/232:00 amJFK - CNS

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/87:00 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$2,413

Thu 4/2411:44 amEWR - CNS

3 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,052

Thu 4/2411:56 amLGA - CNS

2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,220

Thu 4/244:29 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops30h 26mQantas Airways

Thu 5/812:15 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops46h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/10$2,231

Sun 5/411:20 amJFK - TSV

2 stops66h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/109:00 pmTSV - JFK

2 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10$1,844

Sun 5/46:00 amJFK - TSV

2 stops40h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 5/105:30 pmTSV - JFK

3 stops36h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/10$2,526

Sun 5/2510:30 amEWR - CNS

3 stops37h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 6/16:35 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops44h 27mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/10$2,186

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Mon 8/111:22 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops56h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9$472

Tue 8/129:55 amLGA - CNS

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9$490

Thu 8/1411:37 amJFK - CNS

2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9$550

Thu 8/147:00 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops26h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/9$723

Sun 8/246:10 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops29h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 4/9$874

Sun 8/2411:00 amJFK - CNS

2 stops34h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/10$1,007

Wed 8/137:00 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/9$1,013

Sun 8/1010:00 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops45h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/9$1,017

Sat 8/232:00 amJFK - CNS

2 stops47h 55mANA

Deal found 4/9$1,060

Sun 8/245:20 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/9$1,094

Mon 8/115:11 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops29h 44mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/9$1,104

Wed 8/1311:25 amLGA - CNS

3 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/9$1,110

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Thu 4/24

11:44 am-11:25 am

3 stops33h 41m

Cairns

Thu 5/8

12:25 pm-6:59 pm

3 stops44h 34m

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New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

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Thu 4/24

11:56 am-11:25 am

2 stops33h 29m

Cairns

Thu 5/8

12:25 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops47h 35m

$1,220

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

6:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$1,750

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

11:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 05m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:15 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops49h 39m

$1,802

New YorkTownsville

JFK - TSV

JFKTSV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

11:20 am-8:10 pm

2 stops66h 50m

Townsville

Sat 5/10

9:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops56h 10m

$1,844

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

1:20 am-9:40 am

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Thu 5/8

1:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops47h 25m

$1,994

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

1:20 am-9:45 am

3 stops42h 25m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

9:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops38h 00m

$2,179

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 5/25

10:30 am-1:45 pm

3 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Sun 6/1

6:35 pm-1:02 am

3 stops44h 27m

$2,186

New YorkTownsville

JFK - TSV

JFKTSV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Townsville

Sat 5/10

5:30 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops36h 50m

$2,526

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

5:58 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops35h 22m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

8:00 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops41h 15m

$2,791

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How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from New York to Great Barrier Reef takes 37 hours 39 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Great Barrier Reef ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Great Barrier Reef when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines to Great Barrier Reef to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

ANA

8.3

Very good

835 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

180 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,197 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers 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, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.
How much is a round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef?
A round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $596, however they can be found for as little as $100.
Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 45 minutes).
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines to Great Barrier Reef to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

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