How long is the flight from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?

Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 30m. The distance between San Francisco and Great Barrier Reef is about 7019 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?

Most travelers choose San Francisco - Cairns, San Francisco - Gladstone or San Francisco - Townsville when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to YJV?

When flying from San Francisco 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.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?

San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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10:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop41h 00m

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11:25 am-4:20 pm

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ven. 5/15

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SFO - CNS

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mar. 1/20

4:03 pm-11:35 am

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jeu. 5/14

12:40 pm-4:58 pm

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

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mar. 1/20

4:30 pm-4:50 pm

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jeu. 5/14

3:35 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$1,341

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sam. 1/31

9:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop42h 10m

Cairns

sam. 2/7

6:00 am-4:20 pm

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$1,366

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mer. 1/28

4:30 pm-11:00 am

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jeu. 5/14

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

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10:05 pm-10:00 pm

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7:05 am-12:55 pm

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$1,419

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10:22 am-11:10 am

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2:35 pm-3:55 pm

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SFO - TSV

SFOTSV

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mer. 6/10

2:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

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mar. 6/30

3:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,809

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Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

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1 / 17

10.0

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210 reviews

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1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

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8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?
San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?
Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 30m. The distance between San Francisco and Great Barrier Reef is about 7019 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef?
Most travelers choose San Francisco - Cairns, San Francisco - Gladstone or San Francisco - Townsville when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Great Barrier Reef that include hotel bookings?
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