There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Weipa 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 from Canberra International Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane CBR - WEI
9h 18m$533–1,465Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane SYD - WEI
9h 45m$378–1,316Drive 3,283.2 km
- Drive from Canberra to Weipacar 3,283.2 km
42h 12m$594–858
Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Weipa is to drive which costs $550 - $900 and takes 42h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Weipa is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $500 - $1,500.
The distance between Canberra and Weipa is 2641 km. The road distance is 3283.2 km.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Canberra to Weipa, including transfers.
Weipa is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 7:23 PM in Canberra and 6:23 PM in Weipa.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Weipa is 3283 km. It takes approximately 42h 12m to drive from Canberra to Weipa.
There are four+ hotels available in Weipa.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Weipa, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Alliance Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Weipa Airport (WEI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Melbourne, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–2,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–2,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Townsville, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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