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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef from $112

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 29 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$219

One-way from

$117

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$295
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/6-19/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 May 2025.

Sun 15/606:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Thu 19/621:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/5$219
Mon 23/617:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 2/721:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/5$264
Sat 14/612:25MEL - HVB
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sat 21/615:40HVB - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 27/5$275
Thu 24/709:00MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/711:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5$342
Mon 2/610:00MEL - CNS
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/621:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5$345
Thu 24/708:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 28/715:20HTI - MEL
1 stop6h 00mJetstar
Deal found 28/5$350
Mon 23/616:20MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 27/620:25CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/5$353
Wed 25/618:40MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/721:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5$364
Sun 31/809:30MEL - HTI
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/911:20HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/5$393
Wed 16/718:40MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 26/706:05TSV - MEL
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/5$473
Thu 11/912:25MEL - HVB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/916:35HVB - MEL
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$527
Wed 5/1108:05MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1110:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/5$581

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Great Barrier Reef

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

11:20-14:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Sun 22/6

07:00-10:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$219

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

17:10-20:10

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Sat 28/6

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$264

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL - HVB

MELHVB

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

12:25-14:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Hervey Bay

Sat 21/6

15:40-18:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$275

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

09:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 31/7

11:45-14:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$342

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

08:10-11:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Mon 28/7

15:20-21:20

1 stop6h 00m

$350

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

16:20-19:45

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Fri 27/6

20:25-23:55

Nonstop3h 30m

$353

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

07:10-13:10

1 stop6h 00m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$358

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

18:40-23:45

1 stop5h 05m

Townsville

Thu 3/7

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$364

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

09:30-14:10

1 stop4h 40m

Hamilton Island

Thu 4/9

11:20-14:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$393

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

18:40-23:45

1 stop5h 05m

Townsville

Sat 26/7

06:05-11:20

1 stop5h 15m

$473

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef (average of $166). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef in June is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 MEL to YJV?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 29 May 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 29 May 2025.

The most flights from MEL to zzYJV are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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 29 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
479 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
405 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
447 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $117 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $222 and $410, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Cairns, Melbourne - Townsville or Melbourne - Hamilton Island when deciding on the best route from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef consider choosing Qatar Airways(97%), Air India(97%) or Virgin Australia(94%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $110. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Cairns) can be booked for $233 on average our data indicates $1,179 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef (average of $166). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef in June is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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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JetstarCheapest$186Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$237Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$292Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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