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How to get fromCape York Peninsula to Cairnsby car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape York Peninsula to Cairns by car or plane

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  1. Drive to Weipa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Weipa Airport (WEI)car car
    2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WEI - CNS
    8h 1m
    $312–946

  2. Drive to Coen, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Coen (CUQ)car car
    2. Fly from Coen (CUQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CUQ - CNS
    9h 7m
    $101–469

  3. Drive 798.6 km

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Cairnscar car 798.6 km
    14h 46m
    $143–206

  4. Drive to Lockhart River Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)car car
    2. Fly from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane IRG - CNS
    9h 8m
    $424–800

  5. Drive to Aurukun Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Aurukun Airport (AUU)car car
    2. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AUU - CNS
    9h 37m
    $425–765

Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cape York Peninsula to Cairns. However, you can drive to Weipa Airport (WEI) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape York Peninsula to Cairns in around 14h 46m.

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