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R12 251+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Return from

R16 311

One-way from

R12 251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 578
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R66 652 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 296 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 29/1011:05JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1112:35CNS - JNB
2 stops51h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R16 311
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops63h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1114:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9R16 554
Fri 31/1011:05JNB - CNS
2 stops61h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/116:00CNS - JNB
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R18 706
Fri 31/1017:30JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 7/1112:35CNS - JNB
1 stop34h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9R21 292
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1119:15CNS - JNB
3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R23 582
Wed 29/1019:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1118:35CNS - JNB
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9R24 224
Mon 15/1219:05JNB - CNS
3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/19:00CNS - JNB
3 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R25 109
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/1119:50CNS - JNB
2 stops54h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/9R27 833

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Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

12:35-7:40

2 stops51h 05m

R16 311

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-10:45

2 stops63h 40m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

14:50-7:25

2 stops48h 35m

R16 554

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops61h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

6:00-7:25

2 stops33h 25m

R18 706

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

17:30-8:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

12:35-15:00

1 stop34h 25m

R21 292

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

19:15-8:20

3 stops45h 05m

R23 582

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

18:35-6:10

1 stop19h 35m

R24 224

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

19:05-8:30

3 stops53h 25m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

9:00-10:50

3 stops57h 50m

R25 109

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

11:05-10:30

1 stop39h 25m

R12 251

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:10-8:20

3 stops53h 10m

R14 212

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

13:45-23:55

2 stops50h 10m

R16 468

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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 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 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
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R852

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas 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 16 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas 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
1 365 reviews
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Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
1 365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
993 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
907 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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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