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, Qantas 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 $287, however they can be found for as little as $91.

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

For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 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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Sun 12/221:50 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/2912:45 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$3,511

Fri 12/278:15 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 1/36:35 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17$3,782

Fri 12/275:15 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 1/33:35 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/18$3,823

Sun 12/228:30 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/296:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$3,944

Fri 12/273:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/36:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops32h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17$4,088

Thu 12/261:30 amJFK - CNS

2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 1/311:50 amCNS - JFK

2 stops49h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17$5,031

Sun 12/227:35 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops44h 05mAir Canada

Sun 12/295:35 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops43h 58mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17$6,237

Fri 12/276:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops53h 25mAir Canada

Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops54h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 12/18$9,511

Fri 12/279:45 amJFK - CNS

3 stops38h 10mAir Canada

Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops44h 03mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17$15,312

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Tue 2/45:30 pmEWR - TSV

2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/256:05 amTSV - EWR

2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18$1,350

Tue 2/41:50 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 2/2512:00 pmCNS - JFK

1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/18$1,523

Fri 1/316:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/76:20 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,692

Tue 2/44:14 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops28h 46mQantas Airways

Tue 2/256:00 amCNS - LGA

2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/18$2,351

Fri 1/3110:00 amEWR - CNS

2 stops37h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/76:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops32h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,372

Fri 1/3110:20 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop28h 00mSingapore Airlines

Fri 2/76:35 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17$2,756

Fri 1/3110:20 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops57h 25mEmirates

Fri 2/78:35 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops61h 20mEmirates

Deal found 12/17$2,883

Fri 1/313:14 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops31h 46mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/76:00 amCNS - LGA

3 stops30h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,376

Tue 2/41:50 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/256:00 amCNS - JFK

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18$1,701

Tue 2/49:30 pmJFK - TSV

2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/258:25 pmTSV - JFK

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18$2,022

Sun 1/58:45 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops42h 55mAir Canada

Sat 1/255:35 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops41h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17$4,740

Thu 12/261:30 amJFK - CNS

2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 1/311:50 amCNS - JFK

2 stops49h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17$5,031

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Thu 12/261:35 amJFK - CNS

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/39:15 amCNS - JFK

2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18$4,630

Thu 12/261:30 amJFK - CNS

2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 1/311:50 amCNS - JFK

2 stops49h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17$5,031

Fri 12/278:15 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 1/36:35 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17$3,782

Fri 12/275:15 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 1/33:35 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/18$3,823

Fri 12/273:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/36:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops32h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17$4,088

Fri 12/2711:45 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/38:35 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$5,750

Fri 12/276:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops53h 25mAir Canada

Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops54h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 12/18$9,511

Fri 12/273:35 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops54h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17$15,312

Fri 12/279:45 amJFK - CNS

3 stops38h 10mAir Canada

Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops44h 03mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17$15,312

Sun 1/59:00 amJFK - CNS

1 stop34h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 1/2512:00 pmCNS - JFK

1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/18$2,065

Sun 1/511:45 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops47h 05mEmirates

Sat 1/256:45 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops41h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/17$3,600

Sun 1/58:45 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops42h 55mAir Canada

Sat 1/255:35 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops41h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17$4,740

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Thu 1/308:30 amLGA - CNS

3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$865

Thu 1/303:56 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops34h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$874

Thu 1/308:00 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops51h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17$902

Thu 1/301:50 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/17$994

Thu 1/301:00 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops61h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,339

Wed 1/291:30 amJFK - CNS

2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,350

Thu 1/304:14 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops33h 56mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/17$1,453

Thu 1/305:15 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops29h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/17$1,492

Thu 1/303:30 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/17$1,518

Wed 1/291:30 amJFK - CNS

2 stops66h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17$1,553

Thu 1/305:42 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops29h 18mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/17$1,618

Thu 1/309:35 amEWR - CNS

1 stop64h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,882

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NewarkTownsville

EWR - TSV

EWRTSV

Newark

Tue 2/4

5:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Townsville

Tue 2/25

6:05 am-11:15 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,350

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 1/31

10:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-11:06 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,372

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/31

3:14 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops31h 46m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-9:29 pm

3 stops30h 29m

$1,376

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/4

1:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 40m

Cairns

Tue 2/25

12:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$1,523

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 1/31

6:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

6:20 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops40h 25m

$1,692

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/4

1:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 40m

Cairns

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-5:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

$1,701

New YorkTownsville

JFK - TSV

JFKTSV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/4

9:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops55h 15m

Townsville

Tue 2/25

8:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops50h 35m

$2,022

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/4

4:14 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops28h 46m

Cairns

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$2,351

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/31

10:20 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

6:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops31h 40m

$2,756

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/31

10:20 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops57h 25m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

8:35 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops61h 20m

$2,883

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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 33 hours 55 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The most popular airline flying from New York to Great Barrier Reef is Qantas Airways.

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

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Great Barrier Reef is Qantas Airways.

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 Qantas Airways, Air Canada 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.

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,331 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

497 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

839 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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, Qantas 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 $287, however they can be found for as little as $91.
Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 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

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