Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef from R12 260

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.
JNB — CNS
Oct 14 — Oct 211
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 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 324

One-way from

R12 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 592
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R66 756 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 14 September 2025.

Wed 29/1011:05JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1112:35CNS - JNB
2 stops51h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R16 324
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops61h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1112:35CNS - JNB
2 stops51h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9R16 724
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1119:15CNS - JNB
3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R23 600
Wed 29/1019:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1118:35CNS - JNB
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9R24 243
Mon 15/1219:05JNB - CNS
3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/19:00CNS - JNB
3 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R25 129
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/1119:50CNS - JNB
2 stops54h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/9R27 855
Mon 15/1213:45JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 15/19:15CNS - JNB
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9R28 029
Mon 15/1211:05JNB - CNS
2 stops39h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/112:00CNS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R31 172

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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 324

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-8:35

2 stops61h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

12:35-7:40

2 stops51h 05m

R16 724

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 600

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 243

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 129

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

19:50-18:35

2 stops54h 45m

R27 855

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

12:00-7:40

1 stop27h 40m

R31 172

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

11:05-10:30

1 stop39h 25m

R12 260

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:10-8:20

3 stops53h 10m

R14 223

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Deals found on 14/9

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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 14 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.

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 324. The distance from Johannesburg to Great Barrier Reef is about 11734 km.

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