There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Aurukun by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Canberra International Airport to Aurukun Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane CBR - AUU
16h 17m$243–905Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Aurukun Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane SYD - AUU
11h 29m$226–804Drive 3,296 km
- Drive from Canberra to Aurukuncar 3,296 km
42h 20m$600–867Fly Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport, drive
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane CBR - WEI
- Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Aurukuncar
12h 4m$458–1,260Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane SYD - WEI
- Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Aurukuncar
14h 21m$331–1,209
Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Aurukun is to bus and fly which costs $220 - $850 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Aurukun is to bus and fly which takes 11h 29m and costs $220 - $850.
The distance between Canberra and Aurukun is 2562 km. The road distance is 3296 km.
It takes approximately 16h 17m to get from Canberra to Aurukun, including transfers.
Aurukun is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 10:06 AM in Canberra and 9:06 AM in Aurukun.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Aurukun is 3296 km. It takes approximately 42h 20m to drive from Canberra to Aurukun.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Aurukun, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Skytrans, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Melbourne, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Adelaide, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Townsville, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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