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$876+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Great Barrier Reef

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NYC — CNS
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:50 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways
Thu 6/1212:25 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,544
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1112:51 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops32h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:40 amCNS - EWR
3 stops43h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,596
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/33:59 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/125:20 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,691
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/21:20 amJFK - TSV
2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/109:00 pmTSV - JFK
2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,872
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Sun 5/1111:00 amJFK - CNS
2 stops34h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 5/186:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops58h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,922
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:59 pmJFK - TSV
2 stops32h 56mQantas Airways
Sat 5/101:00 pmTSV - JFK
3 stops42h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$2,003
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Sun 5/118:00 amEWR - CNS
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/186:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,134
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Sun 5/111:15 pmLGA - CNS
3 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/186:00 amCNS - LGA
3 stops28h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,387
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Wed 7/167:00 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/135:45 amCNS - LGA
2 stops28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,488
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Wed 7/165:59 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops29h 46mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/137:40 pmCNS - EWR
3 stops41h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/27$2,508
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Tue 6/37:46 amEWR - CNS
2 stops39h 09mQantas Airways
Thu 6/123:20 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops52h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$2,569
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Wed 7/1611:06 amEWR - CNS
2 stops36h 04mAir Canada
Wed 8/134:35 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops52h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$2,576

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

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Great Barrier Reef

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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

$1,544

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 5/11

12:51 pm-11:25 am

3 stops32h 34m

Cairns

Sun 5/18

11:40 am-4:54 pm

3 stops43h 14m

$1,596

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

2:00 am-4:25 am

1 stop36h 25m

Cairns

Mon 5/12

6:45 am-6:55 am

2 stops38h 10m

$1,666

New YorkTownsville

JFK - TSV

JFKTSV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/2

1:20 am-8:10 pm

2 stops52h 50m

Townsville

Sat 5/10

9:00 pm-9:00 am

2 stops50h 00m

$1,872

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/8

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

6:45 am-7:00 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,881

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

11:20 am-9:40 am

2 stops56h 20m

Cairns

Mon 5/12

1:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops71h 25m

$1,894

New YorkTownsville

JFK - TSV

JFKTSV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

3:59 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops32h 56m

Townsville

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-5:04 pm

3 stops42h 04m

$2,003

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 5/11

8:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Cairns

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$2,134

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/8

9:00 am-3:55 pm

3 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-10:49 pm

3 stops30h 49m

$2,387

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/11

1:15 pm-11:10 am

3 stops31h 55m

Cairns

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-8:59 pm

3 stops28h 59m

$2,387

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Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from New York to Great Barrier Reef have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Great Barrier Reef?

    The most popular route from New York to Great Barrier Reef is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Townsville. You may also consider Newark - Townsville or Newark - Cairns.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Great Barrier Reef (average of $1,134). Flying from New York to Great Barrier Reef in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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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