$141 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$340
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island2 stops$671
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay1 stop$461
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$812
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$340
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island2 stops$671
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay1 stop$461
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$812

Book Cheap Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Rex Logo
16:10 - 17:10CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
18:00 - 19:05TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
$340Rex
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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07:15 - 08:15CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
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13:00 - 14:00TSV-CNS
1h 00mdirect
Sun, 7 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Rex Logo
08:05 - 09:05CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
18:00 - 19:05TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
$396Rex
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Wed, 8 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
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17:55 - 18:50CNS-TSV
0h 55mdirect
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10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
10:55 - 11:50CNS-TSV
0h 55mdirect
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15:05 - 16:05TSV-CNS
1h 00mdirect
$452Qantas Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 07:40CNS-TSV
0h 55mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
18:35 - 19:35TSV-CNS
1h 00mdirect
$455Qantas Airways
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Wed, 8 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-TSV
26h 10m1 stop
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21:20 - 20:55TSV-CNS
23h 35m1 stop
$503Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Jetstar Logo
18:00 - 08:30CNS-TSV
14h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 08:25TSV-CNS
11h 05m1 stop
$521Jetstar
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Fri, 10 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 12:45CNS-HTI
16h 55m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
12:30 - 23:20HTI-CNS
10h 50m1 stop
$671Virgin Australia
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 10:55CNS-TSV
4h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:15 - 23:05TSV-CNS
5h 50m1 stop
$701Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Great Barrier Reef flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,515, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$141
Best time to beat the crowds (31% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Townsville

FAQs - booking Great Barrier Reef flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Great Barrier Reef is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $348 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Great Barrier Reef is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $353.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Cairns to the following destinations at these prices or less: Townsville $200 one-way - $356 round-trip

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
9.4
RexOverall score based on 27 reviews
8.6Comfort
9.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
8.0Food
9.1Boarding
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

10.0 ExcellentBec, July 2024PER - ADL
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

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