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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 30 May 2026.

Mon 23/1118:10

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Qantas Airways

Wed 25/1114:55

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 25/5$275

Wed 11/1111:00

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Qantas Airways

Thu 19/1110:20

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/5$277

Sun 9/808:05

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Rex

Sun 6/910:05

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 05m

Rex

Deal found 29/5$304

Sun 12/708:05

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Rex

Sun 19/710:05

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 05m

Rex

Deal found 28/5$311

Thu 16/718:00

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Qantas Airways

Sun 19/712:20

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 29/5$328

Sun 12/718:00

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Qantas Airways

Mon 13/718:35

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/5$329

Sun 12/708:05

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 19/721:30

TSV

-

CNS

1 stop11h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/5$386

Thu 16/716:10

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 19/721:30

TSV

-

CNS

1 stop11h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$413

Wed 11/1114:40

CNS

-

TSV

1 stop5h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 19/1107:00

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/5$415

Sun 5/708:05

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 5/717:40

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/5$432

Sun 12/708:05

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 13/721:30

TSV

-

CNS

1 stop11h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/5$436

Thu 16/706:00

CNS

-

HTI

1 stop7h 15m

Virgin Australia

Sun 19/709:40

HTI

-

CNS

1 stop6h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 27/5$538

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 30 May 2026.

Thu 16/709:00

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Qantas Airways

Sun 19/717:40

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/5$328

Thu 16/716:10

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 19/721:30

TSV

-

CNS

1 stop11h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$413

Thu 16/706:00

CNS

-

TSV

1 stop14h 45m

Jetstar

Sun 19/721:30

TSV

-

CNS

1 stop11h 00m

Jetstar

Deal found 29/5$540

Thu 16/706:00

CNS

-

HTI

1 stop7h 15m

Virgin Australia

Wed 22/713:55

HTI

-

CNS

1 stop9h 25m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 27/5$580

Sun 12/719:05

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Qantas Airways

Mon 13/718:35

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/5$329

Sun 12/708:05

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 13/721:30

TSV

-

CNS

1 stop11h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/5$436

Mon 23/1123:55

CNS

-

TSV

2 stops11h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 25/1118:35

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/5$475

Mon 13/718:00

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Qantas Airways

Mon 20/718:35

TSV

-

CNS

Nonstop1h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 29/5$552

Thu 16/706:00

CNS

-

HTI

1 stop7h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 19/709:40

HTI

-

CNS

1 stop22h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$562

Thu 16/721:00

CNS

-

HTI

2 stops17h 10m

Virgin Australia

Sun 19/709:40

HTI

-

CNS

1 stop6h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 27/5$705

Mon 13/718:00

CNS

-

TSV

Nonstop0h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 20/715:05

TSV

-

CNS

1 stop8h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$609

Wed 24/611:20

CNS

-

BDB

1 stop8h 50m

Qantas Airways

Fri 26/607:20

BDB

-

CNS

1 stop7h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/5$708

Thu 9/706:00

CNS

-

HTI

1 stop7h 15m

Virgin Australia

Thu 16/714:50

HTI

-

CNS

2 stops8h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 25/5$795

Fri 10/720:55

CNS

-

BDB

1 stop18h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 13/715:50

BDB

-

CNS

1 stop7h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/5$641

Wed 2/906:00

CNS

-

HTI

2 stops8h 10m

Virgin Australia

Wed 23/914:50

HTI

-

CNS

2 stops32h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 26/5$891

Thu 16/706:00

CNS

-

BDB

1 stop15h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 23/715:50

BDB

-

CNS

1 stop6h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$673

Wed 2/906:45

CNS

-

HTI

1 stop7h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 23/914:50

HTI

-

CNS

1 stop7h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/5$803

Fri 12/619:15

CNS

-

BDB

2 stops17h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/615:50

BDB

-

CNS

1 stop16h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/5$862

Wed 24/619:10

CNS

-

BDB

2 stops14h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 26/607:20

BDB

-

CNS

2 stops13h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/5$1,244

Find flight deals from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Round-trip from	$275
One-way from	$145

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways
23/11-25/11
Nonstop
1h 55m total
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Rex

Rex
5/7
Nonstop
1h 00m total
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

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CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 16/7

09:00-09:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Sun 19/7

17:40-18:40

Nonstop1h 00m

$328

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sun 12/7

19:05-20:00

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Mon 13/7

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$329

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 16/7

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 19/7

21:30-08:30

1 stop11h 00m

$413

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sun 12/7

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Mon 13/7

21:30-08:30

1 stop11h 00m

$436

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 23/11

23:55-10:55

2 stops11h 00m

Townsville

Wed 25/11

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$475

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 16/7

06:00-20:45

1 stop14h 45m

Townsville

Sun 19/7

21:30-08:30

1 stop11h 00m

$540

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 13/7

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Mon 20/7

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$552

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 16/7

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sun 19/7

09:40-08:30

1 stop22h 50m

$562

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 16/7

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Wed 22/7

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$580

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 13/7

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Mon 20/7

15:05-23:20

1 stop8h 15m

$609

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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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CNS-HTI

CNS-BDB

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef (average of $137). Flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef in April is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 $328, Qantas Airways 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 - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef (average of $137). Flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef in April is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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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