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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 18 August 2026.

Sun 6/908:05 -

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Tue 8/909:15 -

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Deal found 16/8$340

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Sun 4/1010:05 -

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Deal found 13/8$347

Thu 8/1009:00 -

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Mon 12/1018:35 -

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Deal found 18/8$349

Sun 6/908:05 -

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Tue 8/921:00 -

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Deal found 16/8$422

Thu 8/1014:50 -

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Mon 12/1018:35 -

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Deal found 18/8$433

Sun 20/908:05 -

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Sun 20/917:40 -

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Deal found 14/8$454

Sun 30/808:05 -

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Wed 2/921:30 -

1 stop11h 10m

Deal found 14/8$460

Fri 11/913:30 -

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Sun 13/910:05 -

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Deal found 17/8$464

Wed 16/911:00 -

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Thu 17/918:00 -

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Deal found 14/8$491

Tue 8/907:30 -

1 stop5h 45m

Wed 9/914:50 -

1 stop6h 10m

Deal found 14/8$657

Sat 19/915:35 -

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Sun 20/915:50 -

1 stop16h 40m

Deal found 14/8$696

Fri 11/906:00 -

1 stop6h 35m

Mon 14/910:10 -

1 stop4h 50m

Deal found 18/8$705

Best flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 August 2026.

Sun 6/908:05 -

Nonstop1h 00m

Tue 8/909:15 -

Nonstop1h 05m

Deal found 16/8$340

Thu 8/1009:00 -

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Mon 12/1018:35 -

Nonstop1h 00m

Deal found 18/8$349

Sun 27/908:05 -

Nonstop1h 00m

Sun 4/1021:30 -

1 stop11h 00m

Deal found 13/8$464

Fri 12/211:40 -

1 stop24h 20m

Mon 15/212:40 -

1 stop10h 25m

Deal found 15/8$619

Sun 27/908:05 -

Nonstop1h 00m

Sun 4/1010:05 -

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Deal found 13/8$347

Wed 16/911:00 -

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Thu 17/918:00 -

Nonstop1h 05m

Deal found 14/8$491

Mon 11/106:45 -

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Mon 11/113:00 -

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Deal found 16/8$505

Thu 8/1018:35 -

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Mon 12/1018:35 -

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Deal found 18/8$506

Mon 28/918:00 -

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Mon 5/1018:35 -

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Deal found 14/8$508

Mon 30/1108:55 -

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Mon 7/1221:10 -

1 stop13h 50m

Deal found 17/8$525

Sat 10/1006:45 -

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Mon 12/1014:55 -

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Deal found 13/8$554

Fri 12/215:40 -

1 stop4h 25m

Tue 16/209:40 -

1 stop13h 00m

Deal found 13/8$788

Sat 19/919:10 -

2 stops17h 25m

Sun 20/915:50 -

1 stop16h 40m

Deal found 14/8$816

Thu 8/1006:00 -

1 stop5h 50m

Thu 15/1010:30 -

3 stops12h 50m

Deal found 13/8$1,097

Mon 31/811:50 -

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Fri 4/913:55 -

1 stop9h 25m

Deal found 15/8$1,101

Wed 30/913:55 -

1 stop24h 10m

Wed 7/1012:30 -

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Deal found 16/8$902

Fri 28/819:10 -

2 stops17h 25m

Tue 1/915:50 -

1 stop17h 10m

Deal found 13/8$1,020

Thu 8/1006:00 -

1 stop8h 05m

Thu 15/1012:00 -

1 stop10h 25m

Deal found 13/8$1,051

Thu 1/1006:00 -

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Deal found 16/8$1,665

Mon 28/917:40 -

1 stop20h 25m

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2 stops34h 45m

Deal found 14/8$1,477

Mon 28/921:00 -

2 stops16h 15m

Mon 5/1012:30 -

1 stop20h 00m

Deal found 13/8$1,562

Find flight deals from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Round-trip from	$340
One-way from	$167

Rex

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6/9-8/9
Nonstop
2h 05m total
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

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8/9
Nonstop
1h 00m total
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

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CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

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Cairns

Sun 6/9

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Tue 8/9

09:15-10:20

Nonstop1h 05m

$340

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

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Cairns

Sun 27/9

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 4/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$347

Fastest return journey

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 8/10

09:00-09:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Mon 12/10

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$349

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

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Cairns

Sun 27/9

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 4/10

21:30-08:30

1 stop11h 00m

$464

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 16/9

11:00-11:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Thu 17/9

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

$491

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 11/1

06:45-07:45

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Mon 11/1

13:00-14:00

Nonstop1h 00m

$505

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 8/10

18:35-11:00

2 stops16h 25m

Townsville

Mon 12/10

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$506

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 28/9

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Mon 5/10

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$508

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 30/11

08:55-09:55

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Mon 7/12

21:10-11:00

1 stop13h 50m

$525

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sat 10/10

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Mon 12/10

14:55-15:55

Nonstop1h 00m

$554

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with our price prediction graph.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef (average of $217). Flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef in October is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Rex,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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.

9.5

Wonderful

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

9.5

Wonderful

9.5

Wonderful

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

7.6

Good

9.5

Wonderful

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

7.5

Good

9.5

Wonderful

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

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 $349, Rex can have you in Great Barrier Reef from Cairns in 55m. 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 most popular routes from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?
While some choose either Cairns - Townsville or Cairns - Bundaberg, Cairns - Hamilton Island 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef (average of $217). Flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef in October is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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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