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

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Weipa to Cairns
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 387 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

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 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WEI–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 6 DH4 1h25 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WEI to CNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WEI to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BNE ~23h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cairns from Weipa

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric WEI→CNS HID→CNS
Distance from WEI – 147 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 14
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 45m
Horn (HID) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of WEI with service to Cairns International Airport.
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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.
Facts

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 flights6 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: WEI
Full nameWeipa Airport
IATA / ICAOWEI / YBWP
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WEI to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Weipa Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 387 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from WEI to CNS. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNS to WEI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HID. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

WEI to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WEI to CNS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 387 miles (622 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 23 hours via BNE. Nearby alternative airports include Horn (HID).