Cheap flights from Weipa to Cairns from £166

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Sun, May 10
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£166
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Wed, May 13
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£166
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Tue, May 12
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£166
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Mon, May 11
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£166
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Thu, May 14
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£188
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Sat, May 16
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Tue, May 12 – Thu, May 14
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£291
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Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
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£291
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Mon, May 11 – Thu, May 14
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£291
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Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£329
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Tue, May 12 – Sat, May 16
Weipa WEICairns CNS
£329
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Mon, May 11 – Thu, May 14
Weipa WEICairns CNS
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£166

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£323

Cheapest round-trip

£291

Average round-trip

£429

Nonstop flights in April

£162 – £351

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3-$5 (single fare; contactless accepted)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15-$20 (per person; door-to-door service)

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25-$35 (metered; airport pickup fee applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18-$30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50-$90 (per vehicle; pre-booking required)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Weipa
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
15
Flight distance
622 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Weipa to Cairns in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Qantas
3223212
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Qantas
3223212
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Qantas
3223212
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Qantas
3223212
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Weipa to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo

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Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
89%
26°C17°C
3 May
28°C20°C
Monday
27 Apr
89%
26°C17°C
4 May
28°C20°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
86%
26°C19°C
5 May
28°C20°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
89%
26°C20°C
6 May
28°C19°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
27°C20°C
7 May
87%
27°C20°C
Friday
1 May
27°C20°C
8 May
88%
23°C22°C
Saturday
2 May
28°C20°C
9 May
86%
22°C21°C
The distance between Weipa and Cairns is 622 km. The most popular airline for this route is Qantas. Weipa and Cairns have 15 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Weipa to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Weipa and Cairns takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Weipa and Cairns?
The flight distance between Weipa and Cairns is 622 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Weipa and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Weipa and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Weipa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Weipa and Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Darwin.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Weipa?
The main airport in Weipa is Weipa. It is also served by Weipa.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Weipa and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Weipa and Cairns with Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Weipa and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Weipa and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Weipa and Cairns depart?
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