What is the cheapest month to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Great Barrier Reef is February . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

How much is a round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef?

A round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $631, however they can be found for as little as $128.

Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 45 minutes).

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 mi away from Cairns).

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lun. 9/153:30 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops32h 15mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/302:25 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,240

sáb. 8/236:59 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 8/3012:40 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$1,369

vie. 9/1211:00 amEWR - CNS

3 stops38h 55mAir Canada

vie. 9/197:15 pmCNS - EWR

2 stops42h 06mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29$1,377

mar. 9/237:02 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops26h 38mFiji Airways

jue. 10/212:40 pmCNS - LGA

2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/29$1,412

mar. 9/165:00 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

sáb. 9/275:35 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops39h 19mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/27$1,413

mié. 9/1011:30 amEWR - CNS

2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines

mié. 9/176:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,461

sáb. 8/232:39 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 8/3012:40 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$1,475

vie. 9/126:35 amJFK - CNS

3 stops43h 20mAir Canada

vie. 9/197:15 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops41h 32mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29$1,482

mar. 9/236:20 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

jue. 10/212:40 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29$1,515

vie. 9/122:20 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops35h 35mAir Canada

vie. 9/197:15 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops38h 44mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29$1,675

sáb. 8/235:29 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops28h 11mFiji Airways

sáb. 8/3012:40 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops25h 14mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/28$1,725

sáb. 9/132:00 amJFK - CNS

2 stops47h 55mANA

lun. 9/2912:10 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops48h 45mANA

Deal found 7/27$1,863

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lun. 9/153:30 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops32h 15mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/302:25 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,240

sáb. 8/236:59 pmEWR - CNS

2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 8/3012:40 pmCNS - EWR

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$1,369

vie. 9/1211:00 amEWR - CNS

3 stops38h 55mAir Canada

vie. 9/197:15 pmCNS - EWR

2 stops42h 06mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29$1,377

mar. 9/237:02 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops26h 38mFiji Airways

jue. 10/212:40 pmCNS - LGA

2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/29$1,412

mar. 9/165:00 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

sáb. 9/275:35 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops39h 19mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/27$1,413

mié. 9/1011:30 amEWR - CNS

2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines

mié. 9/176:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,461

sáb. 9/132:00 amJFK - CNS

2 stops47h 55mANA

lun. 9/2912:10 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops48h 45mANA

Deal found 7/27$1,863

vie. 9/1210:00 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways

vie. 9/198:25 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops56h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/29$1,951

mié. 9/1010:20 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops58h 30mEmirates

mié. 9/177:40 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops51h 10mEmirates

Deal found 7/27$1,969

mar. 9/168:55 pmJFK - CNS

3 stops55h 40mSingapore Airlines

lun. 9/296:15 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/27$2,000

mar. 9/235:57 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops26h 48mAir New Zealand

jue. 10/26:00 amCNS - LGA

3 stops29h 58mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/28$2,447

sáb. 8/232:39 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 8/3012:40 pmCNS - LGA

3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$1,475

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mar. 8/51:55 amJFK - CNS

2 stops50h 05mCathay Pacific

mar. 8/121:40 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops44h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/29$2,317

mar. 8/51:40 amJFK - CNS

2 stops38h 15mJapan Airlines

mar. 8/1211:40 amCNS - JFK

1 stop37h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29$10,567

mié. 8/69:09 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops48h 16mMultiple Airlines

mar. 8/1212:25 pmCNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29$1,738

mié. 8/69:00 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

mar. 8/1212:25 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29$2,046

mié. 8/61:45 pmEWR - CNS

3 stops36h 10mAir Canada

mar. 8/126:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29$2,164

mié. 8/611:25 amLGA - CNS

3 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines

mar. 8/126:00 amCNS - LGA

3 stops31h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29$2,582

mié. 8/67:20 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways

mar. 8/122:25 pmCNS - JFK

3 stops39h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/29$2,621

mié. 8/68:15 amEWR - CNS

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

mar. 8/126:00 amCNS - EWR

3 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29$3,081

mié. 8/69:35 amEWR - CNS

1 stop41h 25mSingapore Airlines

mar. 8/126:00 amCNS - EWR

2 stops38h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/29$4,769

vie. 8/157:20 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways

vie. 8/229:30 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops32h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/28$2,530

vie. 8/1510:15 pmJFK - CNS

1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines

vie. 8/226:15 pmCNS - JFK

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/28$4,346

vie. 8/221:20 amJFK - CNS

2 stops65h 20mQatar Airways

sáb. 8/309:20 amCNS - JFK

2 stops51h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/28$2,608

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sáb. 8/237:30 amEWR - CNS

3 stops59h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$590

jue. 9/410:00 amJFK - TSV

3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$604

jue. 9/44:00 pmEWR - TSV

3 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$621

dom. 8/2411:20 amJFK - CNS

3 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27$691

mié. 10/295:30 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/27$767

dom. 8/244:29 pmJFK - CNS

2 stops31h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27$771

mié. 10/299:01 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops48h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$791

mié. 10/291:15 pmLGA - CNS

3 stops39h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28$855

mié. 10/298:45 amEWR - CNS

2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28$858

sáb. 8/232:00 amJFK - CNS

2 stops47h 55mANA

Deal found 7/27$865

sáb. 8/234:00 pmLGA - CNS

2 stops29h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/28$876

mié. 9/310:35 amEWR - TSV

2 stops35h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28$895

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/15

3:30 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

mar. 9/30

2:25 pm-7:28 am

2 stops31h 03m

$1,240

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

sáb. 8/23

6:59 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 41m

Cairns

sáb. 8/30

12:40 pm-5:50 am

3 stops31h 10m

$1,369

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

vie. 9/12

11:00 am-3:55 pm

3 stops38h 55m

Cairns

vie. 9/19

7:15 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops42h 06m

$1,377

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

mar. 9/23

7:02 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 38m

Cairns

jue. 10/2

12:40 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,412

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/16

5:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

sáb. 9/27

5:35 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 19m

$1,413

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

mié. 9/10

11:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Cairns

mié. 9/17

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,461

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 8/23

2:39 pm-11:40 am

3 stops31h 01m

Cairns

sáb. 8/30

12:40 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops42h 50m

$1,475

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 9/12

6:35 am-3:55 pm

3 stops43h 20m

Cairns

vie. 9/19

7:15 pm-10:47 pm

3 stops41h 32m

$1,482

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/23

6:20 pm-11:40 am

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

jue. 10/2

12:40 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,515

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

vie. 9/12

2:20 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops35h 35m

Cairns

vie. 9/19

7:15 pm-7:59 pm

3 stops38h 44m

$1,675

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Great Barrier Reef

How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from New York to Great Barrier Reef takes 33 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

The most popular airline flying from New York to Great Barrier Reef is Qantas Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Great Barrier Reef is Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Great Barrier Reef ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Great Barrier Reef when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Great Barrier Reef 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Japan Airlines, and Emirates to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,535 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,338 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

202 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.
How much is a round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef?
A round-trip flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $631, however they can be found for as little as $128.
Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 45 minutes).
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairns?
Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 mi away from Cairns).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Japan Airlines, and Emirates to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

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