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R9 334+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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— CNS
Aug 22 — Aug 291
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 17 August 2025.

Return from

R17 156

One-way from

R9 334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R16 119
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/11-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R65 548 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 324 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 August 2025.

Fri 7/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops63h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1114:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8R17 156
Sun 28/911:20JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/1014:25CNS - JNB
2 stops49h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8R23 361
Fri 7/1117:30JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 11/1117:35CNS - JNB
2 stops53h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/8R23 554
Sun 28/913:45JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/1018:15CNS - JNB
1 stop56h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/8R28 335
Sun 28/911:20JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:00CNS - JNB
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8R30 480

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Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

11:05-10:45

2 stops63h 40m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R17 156

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

11:20-8:35

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Sun 5/10

14:25-7:40

2 stops49h 15m

R23 361

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

17:30-8:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

17:35-15:00

2 stops53h 25m

R23 554

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

13:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Sun 5/10

18:15-18:35

1 stop56h 20m

R28 335

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

11:20-8:35

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Sun 5/10

6:00-8:20

3 stops34h 20m

R30 480

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

11:20-11:35

2 stops40h 15m

R9 334

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

R9 492

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

11:20-16:10

3 stops44h 50m

R10 969

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

R13 236

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

19:50-17:00

1 stop61h 10m

R15 222

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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 37 hours 15 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 most popular airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R869
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R751
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R1 124

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 Qatar Airways.

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 17 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways to Australia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
895 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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