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Cheap flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef from $276

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canberra to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$456

One-way from

$404

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$577
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Canberra to Great Barrier Reef
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 10m total
  • Canberra to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Mon 21/715:05CBR - CNS
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Mon 28/721:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/6$456
Wed 23/708:05CBR - HTI
1 stop6h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 30/714:05HTI - CBR
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/6$519
Wed 23/716:30CBR - CNS
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/706:00CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$553
Sat 26/707:05CBR - CNS
1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 2/816:55CNS - CBR
1 stop25h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/6$606
Wed 2/706:20CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/721:00TSV - CBR
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$657
Thu 3/709:15CBR - TSV
1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 7/709:00TSV - CBR
1 stop12h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/6$712
Fri 25/709:30CBR - HTI
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/815:20HTI - CBR
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$720
Fri 11/712:40CBR - TSV
2 stops19h 30mJetstar
Tue 15/721:20TSV - CBR
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$890
Wed 23/712:35CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 29/714:25CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,001
Fri 25/720:45CBR - HTI
2 stops15h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 1/812:50HTI - CBR
2 stops9h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,104
Mon 21/713:50CBR - CNS
3 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 28/714:25CNS - CBR
3 stops22h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$1,905

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

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Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 21/7

15:05-09:10

1 stop18h 05m

Cairns

Mon 28/7

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$456

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Wed 23/7

08:05-14:10

1 stop6h 05m

Hamilton Island

Wed 30/7

14:05-18:30

1 stop4h 25m

$531

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 23/7

16:30-08:25

1 stop15h 55m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$553

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 26/7

07:05-15:55

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

Sat 2/8

16:55-18:30

1 stop25h 35m

$606

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 2/7

06:20-14:30

1 stop8h 10m

Townsville

Mon 7/7

21:00-12:05

1 stop15h 05m

$657

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Thu 3/7

09:15-23:45

1 stop14h 30m

Townsville

Mon 7/7

09:00-21:45

1 stop12h 45m

$712

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 11/7

12:40-08:10

2 stops19h 30m

Townsville

Tue 15/7

21:20-15:50

1 stop18h 30m

$890

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 23/7

12:35-20:55

2 stops8h 20m

Cairns

Tue 29/7

14:25-21:30

2 stops7h 05m

$1,001

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Wed 23/7

06:05-13:40

2 stops7h 35m

Hamilton Island

Wed 30/7

14:20-10:10

3 stops19h 50m

$1,583

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 21/7

13:50-13:45

3 stops23h 55m

Cairns

Mon 28/7

14:25-13:05

3 stops22h 40m

$1,905

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef (average of $166). Flying from Canberra 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

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

Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Great Barrier Reef ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Great Barrier Reef when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Great Barrier Reef, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

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

    Canberra (CBR), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef.

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

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

    The most popular route from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef is Canberra - Cairns. You may also consider Canberra - Townsville or Canberra - Hamilton Island.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef (average of $166). Flying from Canberra 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$281Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$438Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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