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Cheap flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef from $140

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CNS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$283

One-way from

$140
Rex
  • Rex
  • 7/8-12/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 7/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Thu 14/816:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Sun 17/810:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 3/7$301
Fri 8/806:45CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/810:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$403
Fri 11/706:45CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 13/713:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$452
Wed 13/805:45CNS - HTI
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Wed 20/815:20HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$460
Sun 17/806:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/815:20HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$523
Thu 7/806:00CNS - TSV
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Tue 12/821:20TSV - CNS
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$612
Sat 16/816:35CNS - HTI
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 23/814:05HTI - CNS
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/7$618
Wed 6/806:00CNS - BDB
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/815:05BDB - CNS
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$706
Fri 24/1014:50CNS - TSV
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 26/1006:05TSV - CNS
2 stops8h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/7$720

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Cairns

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 7/8

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Tue 12/8

09:15-10:20

Nonstop1h 05m

$283

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Fri 8/8

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Sun 10/8

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$403

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Fri 15/8

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Fri 22/8

17:25-18:25

Nonstop1h 00m

$418

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 13/8

05:45-14:40

1 stop8h 55m

Hamilton Island

Wed 20/8

15:20-22:50

1 stop7h 30m

$460

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 17/8

06:00-13:25

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Mon 18/8

15:20-22:50

1 stop7h 30m

$523

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 29/7

06:00-20:45

1 stop14h 45m

Townsville

Tue 5/8

08:45-20:55

1 stop12h 10m

$558

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 16/8

16:35-14:10

1 stop21h 35m

Hamilton Island

Sat 23/8

14:05-20:20

1 stop6h 15m

$618

CairnsBundaberg

CNS - BDB

CNSBDB

Cairns

Wed 6/8

06:00-12:20

1 stop6h 20m

Bundaberg

Sun 10/8

15:05-08:25

1 stop17h 20m

$706

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Fri 24/10

14:50-22:30

1 stop7h 40m

Townsville

Sun 26/10

06:05-14:55

2 stops8h 50m

$720

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 7/8

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

$140

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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 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Rex, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Rex, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $140. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Jetstar, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Cairns - Hamilton Island or Cairns - Bundaberg, Cairns - Townsville is the most popular route from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef (average of $166). Flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 airline flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$192Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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