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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef

ADL — CNS
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$407
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef

How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef (average of $362). Flying from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef in December is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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.

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

When flying from Adelaide 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 6.6 km from the city centre, Adelaide (ADL) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Great Barrier Reef from Adelaide.

  • How popular is this Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef flight route?

    Flights from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef have been viewed 1,304 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $156 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $212 and $351, respectively.

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

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef consider choosing Qantas Airways(95%), Emirates(95%) or Jetstar(95%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef?

    While on average a flight from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef is generally $523, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $161. When looking at the most popular route, (Adelaide - Cairns), you can expect to pay $310 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef (average of $362). Flying from Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef in December is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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 Adelaide to Great Barrier Reef

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$198Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$217Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$623Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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