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$316+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Great Barrier Reef

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SFO — CNS
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$639
(oojo)

One-way from

$316
(oojo)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,597
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/810:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 5/3112:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$639
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:08 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1712:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$888
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 7/710:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops29h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/56:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/16$1,184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:55 pmSFO - TSV
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/317:05 amTSV - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,202
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:26 amSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 39mQantas Airways
Tue 6/242:25 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,372
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/2011:26 amSFO - TSV
2 stops32h 04mQantas Airways
Sat 5/315:30 pmTSV - SFO
2 stops41h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,465
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/110:00 pmSFO - BDB
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 6/83:40 pmBDB - SFO
2 stops19h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,493
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Tue 9/3011:40 amSFO - CNS
2 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Tue 10/146:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$1,570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1011:20 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/186:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,609
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Sun 6/110:05 pmSFO - BDB
2 stops29h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/810:10 amBDB - SFO
3 stops48h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,779
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/207:15 pmSFO - TSV
3 stops55h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/256:00 amTSV - SFO
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/16$2,223
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Sat 5/3112:50 amSFO - BDB
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/812:45 pmBDB - SFO
2 stops66h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$3,361

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

10:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 5/31

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$639

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

6:08 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 17m

Cairns

Tue 6/17

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$888

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

10:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,184

San FranciscoTownsville

SFO - TSV

SFOTSV

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Townsville

Sat 5/31

7:05 am-1:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,202

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

11:26 am-11:05 am

2 stops30h 39m

Cairns

Tue 6/24

2:25 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$1,372

San FranciscoTownsville

SFO - TSV

SFOTSV

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

11:26 am-12:30 pm

2 stops32h 04m

Townsville

Sat 5/31

5:30 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$1,465

San FranciscoBundaberg

SFO - BDB

SFOBDB

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

10:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Bundaberg

Sun 6/8

3:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$1,493

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

11:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Cairns

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,609

San FranciscoBundaberg

SFO - BDB

SFOBDB

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

10:05 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Bundaberg

Sun 6/8

10:10 am-5:39 pm

3 stops48h 29m

$1,779

San FranciscoTownsville

SFO - TSV

SFOTSV

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

7:15 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops55h 30m

Townsville

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$2,223

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Emirates from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
819 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $316. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Cairns, San Francisco - Townsville or San Francisco - Hamilton Island when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef (average of $1,134). Flying from San Francisco 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,255Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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