Cheap flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef from $204

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CNS
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Sat 21/307:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Sat 28/312:20
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 4/2$511
Tue 24/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop8h 15m
Virgin Australia
Thu 26/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$521
Mon 9/308:00
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Mon 23/316:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 4/2$542
Wed 11/308:00
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Fri 20/316:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 4/2$544
Fri 13/308:00
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Sat 21/312:20
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 4/2$545
Wed 25/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop8h 15m
Virgin Australia
Tue 3/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$557
Sun 1/315:55
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:05
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$584
Wed 25/215:55
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop16h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 4/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop9h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$588
Sun 1/315:55
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$598
Wed 18/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$601
Sat 28/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop20h 10m
Virgin Australia
Thu 5/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$604
Tue 10/214:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Tue 17/206:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$666

Find flight deals from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$521

One-way from

$204

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$669
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 24/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Darwin to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Darwin

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 8/3

07:20-11:20

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Wed 25/3

16:00-19:00

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Tue 3/3

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Tue 10/3

11:40-13:35

1 stop26h 25m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 14/3

07:20-11:20

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

16:00-19:00

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 14/3

07:20-11:20

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Fri 20/3

16:00-19:00

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 8/3

07:20-11:20

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

16:00-19:00

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 8/3

07:20-11:20

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

12:20-15:20

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 13/3

08:00-12:00

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

12:20-15:20

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 14/3

07:20-11:20

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Wed 25/3

16:00-19:00

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 13/3

08:00-12:00

1 stop3h 30m

Cairns

Wed 25/3

16:00-19:00

1 stop3h 30m

$605

DarwinCairns

DRW - CNS

DRWCNS

Darwin

Wed 25/2

15:55-09:20

1 stop16h 55m

Cairns

Thu 5/3

12:05-15:15

1 stop27h 40m

$611

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Great Barrier Reef from Darwin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef (average of $288). Flying from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef in October is currently the most expensive (average of $605). 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 DRW to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin 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 February 2026.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

The most flights from DRW to zzYJV are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Darwin 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.

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef, you will be flying from Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

    A quick flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef can take about 3h 30m. Airnorth provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $605. Airlines will cover a distance of 1674 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 Darwin to Great Barrier Reef one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef are Virgin Australia ($206), Airnorth ($220), and Jetstar ($234).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef on time: Airnorth (100%), Alliance Airlines (85%), Qantas Airways (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef?

    On average you can expect to pay $607 for a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. The cheapest flight overall is $369 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Cairns) is currently priced at $521.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef (average of $288). Flying from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef in October is currently the most expensive (average of $605). 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 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$258Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$484Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$518Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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