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ISACNSFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareA$656Qantas Airways
Fastest4h 15mgate to gate
Options found49flights on this route
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qantas Airways
QF-2471
14:30
2026-10-30
Mount Isa (ISA)Mount Isa
20H :50 M
1 Stop
TSV
· 17h 15m Townsville (TSV), Australia
11:20
2026-10-31
Cairns (CNS)Cairns
Non Refundable 3 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
A$894
Flight DetailsISA to CNS - 20H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qantas Airways
QF-2471
14:30
2026-10-30
Mount Isa (ISA)Mount Isa
23H :30 M
1 Stop
TSV
· 19h 55m Townsville (TSV), Australia
14:00
2026-10-31
Cairns (CNS)Cairns
Non Refundable 3 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
A$894
Flight DetailsISA to CNS - 23H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qantas Airways
QF-2471
14:30
2026-10-30
Mount Isa (ISA)Mount Isa
25H :25 M
1 Stop
TSV
· 21h 50m Townsville (TSV), Australia
15:55
2026-10-31
Cairns (CNS)Cairns
Non Refundable 3 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
A$894
Flight DetailsISA to CNS - 25H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareA$656Qantas Airways09:20
Earliest departureA$656Qantas Airways09:20
Shortest durationA$656Qantas Airways14:30
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
A$656Qantas Airways at 09:20Afternoon
12:00-17:59
A$656Qantas Airways at 14:30Evening
18:00-23:59
A$715Qantas Airways at 18:15
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Mount Isa (ISA)
Mount Isa
Australia
GMT 10
Latitude: -20.663900375399997
Longitude: 139.488998413
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns
Australia
GMT 10
Latitude: -16.885799408
Longitude: 145.755004883
Distance: Mount Isa (ISA), Australia to Cairns (CNS), Australia - 781.92 km
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How to travel Mount Isa to Cairns
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹44,192Longer, includes a stop49 options
Air distance is about 782 km. 2 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Mount Isa to Cairns
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QA
Qantas Airways Flights
from A$65640 flights
Fares from
A$656
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
40 in the list above
VI
Virgin Australia Flights
from A$7189 flights
Fares from
A$718
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
4h 15m · Qantas Airways
First departure of the day
09:20 · Qantas Airways
Last departure of the day
18:15 · Qantas Airways
Flight options found
49
Airport codes
Mount Isa–ISA, Cairns–CNS
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 49 flight options. The first flight leaves around 09:20 and the last around 18:15. The fastest flight takes about 4h 15m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from A$656, Afternoon from A$656, Evening from A$715. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Mount Isa to Cairns flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Mount Isa to Cairns dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at A$656. This can change from week to week.
How far is Mount Isa from Cairns by air?
The direct air distance between Mount Isa (ISA) and Cairns (CNS) is about 782 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from ISA to CNS?
Not on the dates shown here. Every Mount Isa to Cairns option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
Which airlines fly Mount Isa to Cairns?
Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Mount Isa to Cairns?
Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 4h 15m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
What is the baggage allowance on Mount Isa to Cairns flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Mount Isa to Cairns flight fare?
The lowest Mount Isa to Cairns fare on this page is A$656. Fares on the same dates run up to A$1,359, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Mount Isa to Cairns flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 09:20 and the last around 18:15, local time at Mount Isa. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 781.92 km.
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Lowest Mount Isa to Cairns airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
A$656
30/10/2026
Qantas Airways
09:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
A$643
07/11/2026
Qantas Airways
09:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
A$624
06/01/2027
Qantas Airways
09:20
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Mount Isa to Cairns Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Mount Isa and Cairns is about 782 KM. In these results, journey times range from 4h 15m to 47h 55m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Mount Isa to Cairns Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 49 flight options. The first departure from Mount Isa is at 09:20 and the last is at 18:15. Flights leave from Mount Isa and land at Cairns.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Mount Isa to Cairns
Aerial Distance
782 KM
Flight Duration
4h 15m - 47h 55m
Airport Codes
Mount Isa - ISA, Cairns - CNS
Total Flights Available
49 flights0 direct49 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 09:20
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 18:15
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
15 flights0 direct15 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
10 flights0 direct10 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
24 flights0 direct24 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Airport Information & Terminals
ISA: Mt. Isa airport. Mt. Isa airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
CNS: Cairns airport. Cairns airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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