There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car
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Fly to Weipa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane PER - WEI
- Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar
14h 39m$354–1,255Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane PER - IRG
- Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar
20h 1m$274–955Drive 5,114.3 km
- Drive from Perth to Cape York Peninsulacar 5,114.3 km
3d$917–1,324Fly to Coen, drive
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Coen (CUQ)plane PER - CUQ
- Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar
20h 40m$274–965
Perth Airport (PER) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which costs $270 - $1,000 and takes 20h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which takes 14h 39m and costs $350 - $1,300.
The distance between Perth and Cape York Peninsula is 3598 km. The road distance is 5114.3 km.
It takes approximately 14h 39m to get from Perth to Cape York Peninsula, including transfers.
Cape York Peninsula is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 12:24 PM in Perth and 2:24 PM in Cape York Peninsula.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Cape York Peninsula is 5114 km. It takes approximately 3 days 0h to drive from Perth to Cape York Peninsula.
What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Perth to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Perth to Cape York Peninsula in around 3d.
- Website
- hinterlandaviation.com.au
Flights from Perth Airport to Lockhart River Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Perth Airport to Lockhart River Airport via Melbourne, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Lockhart River Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–2,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Lockhart River Airport via Adelaide, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Perth Airport to Coen via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Perth Airport to Coen via Melbourne, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Coen via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–2,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Coen via Adelaide, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Perth Airport to Weipa Airport via Alice Springs, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Perth Airport to Weipa Airport via Melbourne, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,800
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Perth Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,800
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