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Cheap flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef from $259

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$443

One-way from

$259

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$660
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/8-13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Canberra to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m 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 July 2025
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Find flight deals from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef

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 4 July 2025.

Sat 2/810:30CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/821:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$441
Wed 6/812:40CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Wed 13/821:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$443
Sat 9/812:40CBR - TSV
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Tue 12/821:20TSV - CBR
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$517
Fri 5/906:20CBR - TSV
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/913:10TSV - CBR
1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/7$542
Sat 16/807:05CBR - HTI
1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 23/814:05HTI - CBR
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/7$551
Fri 15/806:20CBR - CNS
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 22/806:00CNS - CBR
1 stop12h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/7$625
Sat 9/812:40CBR - TSV
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/813:10TSV - CBR
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$631
Fri 15/815:45CBR - HTI
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/815:20HTI - CBR
3 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,325
Sat 16/812:40CBR - HTI
3 stops26h 00mJetstar
Sat 23/811:45HTI - CBR
3 stops26h 45mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$1,365
Mon 7/713:35CBR - TSV
2 stops8h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 8/708:45TSV - CBR
2 stops10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,508

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef that are best for you.

Fly from

Canberra

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 6/8

12:40-23:05

1 stop10h 25m

Cairns

Wed 13/8

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$443

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sat 9/8

12:40-20:10

1 stop7h 30m

Townsville

Tue 12/8

21:20-15:50

1 stop18h 30m

$517

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 6/8

10:30-22:50

2 stops12h 20m

Cairns

Wed 13/8

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$529

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 5/9

06:20-11:05

1 stop4h 45m

Townsville

Mon 8/9

13:10-21:45

1 stop8h 35m

$542

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Sat 16/8

07:05-14:10

1 stop7h 05m

Hamilton Island

Sat 23/8

14:05-19:40

1 stop5h 35m

$551

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sat 9/8

12:40-09:30

2 stops20h 50m

Townsville

Tue 12/8

13:10-18:30

1 stop5h 20m

$631

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 3/10

14:15-19:45

1 stop5h 30m

Cairns

Mon 6/10

11:40-22:15

1 stop9h 35m

$638

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Sat 16/8

12:40-14:40

3 stops26h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sat 23/8

11:45-14:30

3 stops26h 45m

$1,365

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 3/10

16:25-22:50

2 stops6h 25m

Cairns

Mon 6/10

09:20-17:35

2 stops7h 15m

$2,380

CanberraHamilton Island

CBR - HTI

CBRHTI

Canberra

Sun 17/8

14:25-13:55

3 stops23h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sun 24/8

14:05-07:40

2 stops17h 35m

$2,428

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 2/7

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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 4 July 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.

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $259. Users have also found prices from $262 and $994 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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 - Hamilton Island or Canberra - Townsville.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$384Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$436Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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