Weipa to Cairns (WEI–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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387 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QF2481
QF Qant
DH4
8:55 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2483
QF Qant
DH4
12:50 PM
AEST
2:15 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2485
QF Qant
DH4
6:35 PM
AEST
8:00 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2480
QF Qant
DH4
6:55 AM
AEST T2
8:25 AM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2482
QF Qant
DH4
10:50 AM
AEST T2
12:20 PM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2484
QF Qant
DH4
4:35 PM
AEST T2
6:05 PM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
BNE Brisbane 6h 8m QQ 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
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Weipa to Cairns
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 387 mi 1h 25m nonstop

WEI–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 387 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WEI–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 15 DH4 1h25 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WEI to CNS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WEI to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
18
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cairns from Weipa

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric WEI→CNS IRG→CNS HID→CNS
Distance from WEI 93 mi 147 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 15 3 18
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 25m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of WEI with service to Cairns International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cairns is 0 hours the same as Weipa.
WEI: AEST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Weipa, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
387 mi / 622 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.

WEI–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Weipa to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance387 mi / 622 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: WEI
Full nameWeipa Airport
IATA / ICAOWEI / YBWP
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
Destination: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WEI to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Weipa Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 387 miles.
1 airline operates flights from WEI to CNS: Qantas.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from CNS to WEI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IRG, HID and KWM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from WEI to CNS

Weipa Airport (WEI) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

WEI to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WEI to CNS is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 387 miles (622 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lockhart River (IRG), Horn (HID) and Kowanyama (KWM).