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, 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 $329, however they can be found for as little as $123.

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 30 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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Sat 2/86:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/146:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/15$1,081

Mon 10/208:20 amEWR - CNS

2 stops39h 50mAir Canada

Mon 10/275:35 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops40h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 1/16$1,160

Mon 10/201:50 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops61h 05mANA

Mon 10/273:45 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops44h 50mANA

Deal found 1/16$1,391

Mon 10/206:59 amJFK - CNS

3 stops41h 16mAir Canada

Mon 10/275:35 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops43h 03mAir Canada

Deal found 1/16$1,413

Mon 10/207:25 amLGA - CNS

3 stops40h 50mAir Canada

Mon 10/275:35 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops41h 18mAir Canada

Deal found 1/16$1,424

Sat 2/16:35 pmEWR - TSV

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/58:00 amTSV - EWR

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,454

Sun 10/192:00 amJFK - CNS

2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/273:45 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,691

Tue 6/36:55 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1212:25 pmCNS - LGA

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,719

Mon 10/208:55 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop46h 50mAir New Zealand

Mon 10/276:00 amCNS - JFK

2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/16$1,881

Mon 10/205:00 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 10/276:40 amCNS - LGA

2 stops27h 19mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$1,905

Tue 6/34:29 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops28h 46mQantas Airways

Thu 6/124:00 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops30h 18mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$1,939

Tue 6/38:55 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/129:20 amCNS - JFK

3 stops39h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,998

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Sat 2/86:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/146:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/15$1,081

Sat 2/82:00 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops33h 00mAir Canada

Fri 2/146:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops25h 51mAir Canada

Deal found 1/15$1,537

Sun 3/21:55 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops31h 05mQantas Airways

Sun 3/98:35 pmCNS - LGA

2 stops31h 26mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$1,926

Thu 2/131:35 amJFK - CNS

2 stops43h 30mCathay Pacific

Sun 2/2312:45 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops38h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/16$2,533

Sat 2/16:35 pmEWR - TSV

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/58:00 amTSV - EWR

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,454

Fri 2/1411:45 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops45h 20mEmirates

Sun 2/2312:45 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops47h 25mEmirates

Deal found 1/16$3,318

Sat 3/11:35 amJFK - CNS

1 stop41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/92:40 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,771

Sat 2/89:35 amEWR - CNS

1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines

Fri 2/146:35 pmCNS - EWR

1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/15$4,236

Fri 2/145:15 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops38h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 2/236:00 amCNS - JFK

3 stops40h 29mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$2,355

Sun 3/211:40 amLGA - CNS

3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/96:20 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops42h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$2,110

Fri 2/145:54 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops27h 06mQantas Airways

Sun 2/236:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops24h 34mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$2,612

Sat 2/19:00 pmJFK - TSV

2 stops56h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 2/55:15 pmTSV - JFK

2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$2,620

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Tue 1/216:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops28h 30mAir Canada

Fri 1/245:35 pmCNS - EWR

2 stops38h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 1/16$2,345

Tue 1/216:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/246:35 pmCNS - EWR

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$3,522

Fri 1/311:35 amJFK - TSV

2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/512:30 pmTSV - JFK

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$2,754

Sat 2/16:35 pmEWR - TSV

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/58:00 amTSV - EWR

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,454

Sat 2/19:00 pmJFK - TSV

2 stops56h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 2/55:15 pmTSV - JFK

2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$2,620

Sat 2/86:30 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/146:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/15$1,081

Sat 2/82:00 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops33h 00mAir Canada

Fri 2/146:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops25h 51mAir Canada

Deal found 1/15$1,537

Sat 2/89:35 amEWR - CNS

1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines

Fri 2/146:35 pmCNS - EWR

1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/15$4,236

Thu 2/131:35 amJFK - CNS

2 stops43h 30mCathay Pacific

Sun 2/2312:45 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops38h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/16$2,533

Fri 2/145:30 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/236:40 amCNS - JFK

2 stops39h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,982

Fri 2/145:00 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 2/236:00 amCNS - LGA

2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$2,349

Fri 2/145:15 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops38h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 2/236:00 amCNS - JFK

3 stops40h 29mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/16$2,355

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Sat 3/156:59 amEWR - CNS

3 stops59h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$576

Sat 3/1511:55 amJFK - CNS

3 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$622

Sat 3/154:30 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16$628

Sat 3/157:43 amLGA - CNS

2 stops41h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/16$1,169

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 2/8

6:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Fri 2/14

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,081

NewarkTownsville

EWR - TSV

EWRTSV

Newark

Sat 2/1

6:35 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Townsville

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,454

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 2/8

2:00 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Fri 2/14

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,537

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

6:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:25 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,719

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

1:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop41h 55m

Cairns

Sun 3/9

2:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,771

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/2

1:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Cairns

Sun 3/9

8:35 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops31h 26m

$1,926

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

4:29 pm-11:15 am

2 stops28h 46m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

4:00 pm-8:18 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,939

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

2:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops47h 55m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops48h 45m

$1,964

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

8:55 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops54h 05m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

9:20 am-11:10 am

3 stops39h 50m

$1,998

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

8:30 am-3:55 pm

3 stops41h 25m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

7:15 pm-7:46 am

3 stops50h 31m

$2,013

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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 31 hours 48 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 Air Canada, Qantas Airways and Emirates 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

1,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

1,448 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,350 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

1,327 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

823 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

821 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 $329, however they can be found for as little as $123.
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 30 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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Temperature in Great Barrier Reef by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

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