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R21 777+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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— CNS
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025

Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Return from

R21 777

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 285
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R62 986 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R14 096 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Wed 28/518:45JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 4/66:45CNS - JNB
1 stop41h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/4R21 777
Wed 28/59:50JNB - CNS
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/621:30CNS - JNB
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R22 610

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Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

18:45-9:15

1 stop30h 30m

Cairns

Wed 4/6

6:45-16:20

1 stop41h 35m

R21 777

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

9:50-9:45

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Wed 4/6

21:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

R22 610

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Deals found on 13/4

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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 Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef takes 30 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Emirates.

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 mm 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 14 April 2025.

Boarding

7,6

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Boarding

7,6

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

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

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

  • Does Cairns have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire 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 km away from Cairns).

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