Trip.com
>
Flights
>
Flights to Australia
>
Flights to Queensland
>
Cheap Flights to Mount Isa
Hotels in Mount Isa
>
Low Price Flights from Cairns to Mount Isa

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Cairns to Mount Isa

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Cairns to Mount Isa, including Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Qantas Airways.
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairns to Mount Isa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Cairns to Mount Isa in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 387, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 818.

      • CNS 12:35
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:50
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Thu, May 7 | Qantas Airways
        ISA 14:30
        5h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 20:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, May 15 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 818 AU$ 1,068
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 818
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:15
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Apr 17 | Virgin Australia
        ISA 17:00
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Apr 24 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 831 AU$ 1,068
        22% off
        22% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 831
      • CNS 09:00
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:50
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Mon, Apr 20 | Qantas Airways
        ISA 09:30
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Apr 24 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 835 AU$ 1,068
        22% off
        22% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 835
      • CNS 16:55
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        ISA 08:35
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Sun, Apr 19 | Virgin Australia
        ISA 17:00
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Apr 24 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 883
        17% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 883
      • CNS 11:50
        28h 25m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:15
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Thu, May 7 | Virgin Australia
        ISA 17:00
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, May 15 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 911
        15% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 911
      • CNS 11:40
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        ISA 15:45
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Thu, Mar 12 | Virgin Australia
        ISA 08:55
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:40
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Mon, Mar 16 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 937
        12% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 937
      • CNS 18:00
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:50
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Sun, Apr 19 | Qantas Airways
        ISA 09:30
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:40
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Apr 24 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 960
        10% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 960
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:15
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Apr 10 | Virgin Australia
        ISA 17:00
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Apr 17 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 967
        9% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 967
      • CNS 06:00
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        ISA 08:35
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Mon, Apr 20 | Jetstar Airways
        ISA 09:30
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Apr 24 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 969
        9% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 969
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:35
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        ISA 09:30
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, May 15 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 971
        9% off
        AU$ 1,068 AU$ 971
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ISA Invalid Date
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal Airline
        ISA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Mount Isa - Cairns | Fri, Mar 13 | Normal Airline
        Find more flights
        Find more flights
      • CNS 11:05
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        ISA 08:30
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Mar 25 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 387 AU$ 502
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 387
      • CNS 13:30
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:50
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Tue, May 5 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 410 AU$ 502
        18% off
        18% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 410
      • CNS 09:00
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        ISA 17:50
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Mon, May 4 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 416 AU$ 502
        17% off
        17% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 416
      • CNS 11:50
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        ISA 08:35
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Sun, Apr 19 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 417
        17% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 417
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:15
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Apr 17 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 423
        16% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 423
      • CNS 09:20
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:15
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Apr 24 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 428
        15% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 428
      • CNS 16:55
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:15
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Thu, Apr 16 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 431
        14% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 431
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:35
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Mar 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 447
        11% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 447
      • CNS 17:20
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:35
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Mar 25 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 455
        9% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 455
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        ISA 16:15
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Fri, Apr 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 456
        9% off
        AU$ 502 AU$ 456
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ISA Invalid Date
        Cairns - Mount Isa | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal Airline
        Find more flights
        Find more flights

Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Mount Isa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairns to Mount Isa Flight Details

The distance between Cairns and Mount Isa is approximately 781.89km. It takes around 4 hours 23 minutes on average to fly from Cairns to Mount Isa. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 387
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 818
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance781.89km
Average flight time4 hours 23 minutes
Popular airlineQantas Airways
Flight statistics for the Cairns–Mount Isa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa (ISA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qantas Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 387 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to ISA on Wed, Mar 25), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 818 departing on Thu, May 7 and returning on Fri, May 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Mount Isa with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 23 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa (ISA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Mount Isa is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Mount Isa, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 25, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 387.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mount Isa travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Mount Isa is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Mount Isa on March 25, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 387.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Mount Isa, with Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport (CNS-ISA) is by far the most common option on this route: Mount Isa Airport (ISA).
  • The time difference between Mount Isa and Cairns is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Cairns to Mount-Isa by air

Whether you're looking to travel from Cairns to Mount-Isa or searching for flights from Cairns to Mount-Isa, you've come to the right place. Start your quest for the best airfares by choosing your desired travel date above. If you're interested in gaining insights about your journey, including airlines, flight times, schedules, money-saving ticket tips, and other valuable information, continue reading below to discover all the essential details.

Cairns to Mount-Isa airfares

Cairns to Mount-Isa airfares fluctuate significantly over time. The flight price is impacted by a variety of factors, including demand, travel dates and times, seat availability, and the pricing strategies of different airlines. Additionally, the fares may vary depending on the travel class you select, such as first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Cairns to Mount-Isa

Securing the cheapest Cairns to Mount-Isa air tickets requires flexibility, persistence, and a sprinkle of luck. Here are some tips to help you find the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often cheaper during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider alternative airports in the vicinity.
  • 3. Explore booking separate outbound and inbound flights with different airlines, as two one-way tickets can sometimes be cheaper than a round-trip.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Cairns to Mount-Isa for potential savings.
  • 5. Keep an eye out for last-minute flight deals that may pop up unexpectedly.

Airlines from Cairns to Mount-Isa

Regional Express runs full-service flights from Cairns to Mount-Isa. Passengers can enjoy a wide range of services and amenities onboard, ensuring a pleasant journey. For those seeking alternative options, several low-cost airlines offer connecting flights for travelers. This provides flexibility and choice in selecting the most suitable flight option for your travel needs.

Cairns to Mount-Isa flight time

The average flight duration from Cairns to Mount-Isa is approximately 2 hours 15 mins, with the fastest flight completing the journey in a mere 2 hours 5 mins from Cairns airport to Mount-Isa airport.

Everything you need to know about Cairns airport

Positioned in the captivating Cairns, Queensland, Cairns Airport (CNS) serves as a gateway to the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef. With a modern terminal catering to both domestic and international flights, CNS ensures a seamless travel experience. Renowned airlines such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar are among the carriers operating from CNS, providing excellent connectivity. Travelers can effortlessly commute between the airport and the city center using convenient options like airport shuttles, taxis, or rideshare services, with an approximate travel time of 15-20 minutes.

Arriving at Mount-Isa airport

Mount Isa Airport (ISA), located in Mount Isa, Queensland, serves as a crucial air hub for travelers exploring the region's unique charm. The airport features a modern terminal and welcomes flights from reputable airlines, including QantasLink. Situated just 8 kilometers away from the city center, visitors can conveniently reach the airport within a quick 10-minute drive by taxi or private car.

Book Cairns to Mount-Isa flights on Trip.com to unlock extra benefits

Finding cheap airfares from Cairns to Mount-Isa is just the beginning with Trip.com. In addition to finding great flight deals, we also offer a range of extra perks and benefits. By making your flight reservation with us, you gain access to exclusive discounts on hotels, car rentals, and airport transfers, allowing you to maximize savings on your journey. As a token of our gratitude, Trip.com rewards you with Tripcoins, our exclusive loyalty program currency, which can be redeemed for your future travels.

More Cheap Flights & Deals on Trip.com