What is the cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney is to fly which costs $130 - $480 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $130 - $480.

How far is it from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney?

The distance between Great Barrier Reef and Sydney is 1989 km.

How long does it take to get from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Great Barrier Reef and Sydney?

Sydney is 1h 30m ahead of Great Barrier Reef. It is currently 11:45 PM in Great Barrier Reef and 1:15 AM in Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5373+ hotels available in Sydney.

Great Barrier Reef to Sydney - one way to travel via plane

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There is 1 way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Sydney by plane

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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
4h 36m
$137–479

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,989.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 2 hours.

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