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Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 578 and round-trip from NZD 633. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ISA 09:15
        5h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 14:25
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 12:30
        5h 10m
        Direct
        ISA 17:40
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Thu, Oct 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        NZD 1,289 NZD 1,766
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,289
      • ISA 09:20
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 15:55
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:45
        11h
        1 stop
        ISA 17:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 633 NZD 1,766
        64% off
        64% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 633
      • ISA 14:30
        6h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 20:35
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 08:55
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:40
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 769 NZD 1,766
        56% off
        56% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 769
      • ISA 09:30
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,067
        40% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,067
      • ISA 10:40
        6h
        1 stop
        CNS 16:40
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        ISA 15:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 1,170
        34% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,170
      • ISA 09:20
        3h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 12:50
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 11:05
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,203
        32% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,203
      • ISA 12:05
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:40
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 13:30
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:50
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,208
        32% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,208
      • ISA 09:05
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:45
        11h
        1 stop
        ISA 17:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,216
        31% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,216
      • ISA 09:30
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:35
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,219
        31% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,219
      • ISA 09:30
        3h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 12:50
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 11:05
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,246
        28% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,246
      • ISA 09:05
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:45
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        ISA 14:00
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,248
        28% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,248
      • ISA 09:30
        3h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 12:50
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        14h 40m
        1 stop
        ISA 08:40
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Mon, Oct 12 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,258
        28% off
        NZD 1,766 NZD 1,258
      • ISA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ISA 16:00
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ISA 18:20
        2h
        Direct
        CNS 20:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Regional Express Airlines
        NZD 578 NZD 877
        34% off
        34% off
        NZD 877 NZD 578
      • ISA 18:20
        2h
        Direct
        CNS 20:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
        NZD 586 NZD 877
        33% off
        33% off
        NZD 877 NZD 586
      • ISA 18:20
        2h
        Direct
        CNS 20:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Regional Express Airlines
        NZD 615 NZD 877
        30% off
        30% off
        NZD 877 NZD 615
      • ISA 18:20
        2h
        Direct
        CNS 20:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Regional Express Airlines
        NZD 640
        27% off
        NZD 877 NZD 640
      • ISA 09:25
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 579
        34% off
        NZD 877 NZD 579
      • ISA 09:20
        3h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 12:50
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 596
        32% off
        NZD 877 NZD 596
      • ISA 09:05
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 598
        32% off
        NZD 877 NZD 598
      • ISA 12:05
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:40
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 598
        32% off
        NZD 877 NZD 598
      • ISA 09:30
        3h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 12:50
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 601
        31% off
        NZD 877 NZD 601
      • ISA 09:05
        10h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 19:35
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 623
        28% off
        NZD 877 NZD 623
      • ISA 09:25
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 636
        27% off
        NZD 877 NZD 636
      • ISA 16:50
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 638
        27% off
        NZD 877 NZD 638
      • ISA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport is Regional Express Airlines (from NZD 578) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From NZD 578
Virgin Australia
From NZD 579
Qantas Airways
From NZD 596

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What is the flight schedule from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Mount Isa to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. ZL5382

    Mount Isa Airport

    18:20

    ISA

    2h

    20:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - -
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  2. QF2473

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:30

    ISA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    11:10

    TSV

    - - T W T - S
    Search

  3. QF2344

    Townsville Airport

    11:50

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    12:50

    CNS

    - - T W - - -

  4. QF2473

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:30

    ISA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    11:10

    TSV

    - - T W T - S
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  5. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:00

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  6. ZL5474

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:15

    ISA

    2h

    Direct

    11:15

    ONG

    S M T W T - -
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  7. ZL5474

    Mornington Island Airport

    11:35

    ONG

    2h 50m

    Direct

    14:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - -

  8. QF2471

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:05

    ISA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    10:45

    TSV

    S M - - T - -
    Search

  9. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:00

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  10. QF2473

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:30

    ISA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    11:10

    TSV

    - - T W T - S
    Search

  11. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    17:40

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    18:40

    CNS

    - - - - T - S

  12. QF2471

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:05

    ISA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    10:45

    TSV

    S M - - T - -
    Search

  13. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    17:40

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    18:40

    CNS

    - - - - T - S

  14. QF2471

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:05

    ISA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    10:45

    TSV

    S M - - T - -
    Search

  15. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:35

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    19:35

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  16. VA1274

    Mount Isa Airport

    17:00

    ISA

    2h 25m

    Direct

    19:25

    BNE

    - - - - T - -
    Search

  17. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  18. VA1272

    Mount Isa Airport

    09:25

    ISA

    2h 25m

    Direct

    11:50

    BNE

    S - T - - - -
    Search

  19. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Mount Isa Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 783.25km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 578
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 633

FAQs for Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 3 hours 23 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 09:15, and the last departs at 18:20, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 661 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) at 09:15 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 14:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) at 18:20 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 20:20.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Regional Express is a very popular airline operating an average of 75 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from NZD 578, and round-trip fares start from NZD 633. The current lowest fare is a Regional Express Airlines flight departing on Tue, Oct 20; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Regional Express operate direct flights from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 20 minutes, and around 10 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport is NZD 701. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by Regional Express. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Mount Isa Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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