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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef from R12 685

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Oct 10 — Oct 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef flight deals. Data was last updated 10 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 685

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 093
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/12-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R63 376 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 383 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 September 2025.

Fri 5/1219:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 2/218:35CNS - JNB
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/9R12 685
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops61h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1117:00CNS - JNB
2 stops46h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R16 797
Fri 5/1219:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/112:00CNS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9R17 829
Fri 5/1211:05JNB - CNS
2 stops39h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 27/112:00CNS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R19 351
Wed 10/1211:05JNB - CNS
2 stops64h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 27/112:00CNS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R19 386
Fri 5/1211:05JNB - CNS
2 stops39h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/214:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R19 824
Fri 5/1219:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/214:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9R19 929
Wed 10/1211:05JNB - CNS
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/114:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9R21 241
Mon 15/1219:05JNB - CNS
3 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/112:00CNS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9R24 898

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Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

18:35-6:10

1 stop19h 35m

R12 685

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-8:35

2 stops61h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

17:00-7:40

2 stops46h 40m

R16 797

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R19 824

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R19 859

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R19 929

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

11:05-14:55

2 stops43h 50m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R21 241

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

19:05-8:20

3 stops53h 15m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

12:00-7:40

1 stop27h 40m

R24 898

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

11:40-18:35

2 stops62h 55m

R26 962

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

9:50-8:30

3 stops38h 40m

R13 997

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

R18 564

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Deals found on 9/9

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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 10 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

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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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

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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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

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
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

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
3 626 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

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.

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef can take about 37h 30m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 685. The distance from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef is about 11734 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 133AverageR16 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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