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Cheap flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef from $141

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CNS
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$277

One-way from

$141
Rex
  • Rex
  • 12/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 2/10
  • 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 29 August 2025.

Sun 12/1008:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Sun 19/1010:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 27/8$277
Thu 2/1016:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Sun 5/1010:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 28/8$281
Thu 11/1216:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Sun 14/1210:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 26/8$349
Thu 6/1116:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1118:45TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$386
Wed 17/917:55CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/910:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$400
Fri 3/1006:45CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1010:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$418
Tue 9/907:15CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/921:20TSV - CNS
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$429
Mon 10/1112:05CNS - TSV
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1120:55TSV - CNS
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$435
Wed 8/1020:30CNS - HTI
1 stop13h 35mJetstar
Wed 15/1014:20HTI - CNS
1 stop8h 30mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$605
Sat 13/919:00CNS - HTI
1 stop19h 40mJetstar
Wed 17/915:20HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$609
Mon 20/1019:50CNS - HTI
2 stops16h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 29/1012:40HTI - CNS
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/8$658
Wed 8/1020:30CNS - HTI
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1014:50HTI - CNS
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$697

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Cairns

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Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sun 12/10

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 19/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$277

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 2/10

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 5/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$281

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 11/12

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 14/12

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$349

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 6/11

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Fri 7/11

18:45-19:45

Nonstop1h 00m

$386

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 17/9

17:55-18:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Sun 21/9

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$400

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Fri 3/10

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Sun 5/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$418

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 9/9

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Tue 9/9

21:20-08:25

1 stop11h 05m

$429

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sun 12/10

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 19/10

18:50-23:05

1 stop28h 15m

$431

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 8/10

20:30-10:05

1 stop13h 35m

Hamilton Island

Wed 15/10

14:20-22:50

1 stop8h 30m

$605

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 13/9

19:00-14:40

1 stop19h 40m

Hamilton Island

Wed 17/9

15:20-22:50

1 stop7h 30m

$609

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef as you normally would.

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 29 August 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

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

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

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

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
905 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

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
415 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

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

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?

    For as low as $277, Rex can have you in Great Barrier Reef from Cairns in 1h. The distance between Cairns and Great Barrier Reef is about 283 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Qantas Airways, 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?

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns 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 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$194Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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