There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car
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Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which costs $290 - $950 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which takes 12h 49m and costs $290 - $950.
The distance between Sydney and Cape York Peninsula is 2734 km. The road distance is 3175.3 km.
It takes approximately 12h 49m to get from Sydney to Cape York Peninsula, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cape York Peninsula is 3175 km. It takes approximately 42h 5m to drive from Sydney to Cape York Peninsula.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Sydney to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Sydney to Cape York Peninsula in around 42h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Townsville, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,200
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