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

This flight path from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef was viewed by 100 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

A quick flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef can take about 2h 35m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $732. 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 Airnorth ($216), Jetstar ($251), and Qantas Airways ($267).

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.

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).

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

On average you can expect to pay $708 for a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. The cheapest flight overall is $340 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Cairns) is currently priced at $592.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef?

Airnorth, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	$592
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$814

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Sun 14/2

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00:00-23:30

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14:20-23:05

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00:00-23:30

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Thu 22/10

14:05-23:20

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Darwin

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14:05-17:25

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef (average of $588). Flying from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef in June is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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?

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

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

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.

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Elio,Jan 2026

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474 reviews

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Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

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7.6

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474 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

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

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

568 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

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474 reviews

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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

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?
This flight path from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef was viewed by 100 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef?
A quick flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef can take about 2h 35m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $732. 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 Airnorth ($216), Jetstar ($251), and Qantas Airways ($267).
What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef?
On average you can expect to pay $708 for a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef. The cheapest flight overall is $340 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Cairns) is currently priced at $592.
Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Great Barrier Reef flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Darwin 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 Darwin to Great Barrier Reef.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin 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 Darwin to Great Barrier Reef?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef (average of $588). Flying from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef in June is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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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