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August 26 - August 31
ISA - Cairns
$655
$366
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August 21 - September 11
ISA - Cairns
$583
$416
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September 6 - September 11
ISA - Cairns
$708
$426
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November 22 - December 17
ISA - Cairns
$623
$458
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November 15 - November 19
ISA - Cairns
$655
$458
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November 22 - December 3
ISA - Cairns
$637
$458
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November 15 - November 24
ISA - Cairns
$651
$458
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November 22 - November 24
ISA - Cairns
$660
$458
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November 15 - December 3
ISA - Cairns
$622
$458
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November 22 - December 14
ISA - Cairns
$623
$458
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How much is a round trip from Mount Isa to Cairns
Regular price: $547 - $827
Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Mount Isa to Cairns.
The regular price range for flights from Mount Isa to Cairns is $547 to $827. The current lowest deal is $366 with QantasLink, for travel from August 26 to August 31.
now $366
Low $547
High $827
The cheapest time to fly from Mount Isa to Cairns
The cheapest month to fly from Mount Isa to Cairns is May, with a median price of $496. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $547. Prices are generally lower from May to October.
May
Flights from $496
August
Flights from $547
Direct flights from Mount Isa to Cairns
Regional Express
Last-minute flights going from Mount Isa to Cairns
Thu, Jun 18
ISA - Cairns
Mount Isa (ISA) - Cairns (CNS)
Regional Express
$445
$566
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
ISA - Cairns
Mount Isa (ISA) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$836
$938
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
ISA - Cairns
Mount Isa (ISA) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$740
$938
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
ISA - Cairns
Mount Isa (ISA) - Cairns (CNS)
Regional Express
$498
$684
One-way
Thu, Jun 25
ISA - Cairns
Mount Isa (ISA) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$737
$753
One-way
Fri, Jun 26
ISA - Cairns
Mount Isa (ISA) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$745
$1,013
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mount Isa to Cairns
Aug 26 - Aug 31
$655 → $366
44%
Sep 6 - Sep 11
$708 → $426
40%
Nov 22 - Nov 24
$660 → $458
31%
Nov 15 - Nov 19
$655 → $458
30%
Popular Airports to fly from Mount Isa to Cairns
Mount Isa - Cairns route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Mount Isa to Cairns are below the typical level at $366.
📅 Best time to fly
May is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Mount Isa to Cairns, with a median price of $496.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 4h 5m
The median flight time from Mount Isa to Cairns is 4 hours 5 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
95.5% of deals are direct
Most deals are for direct flights. Regional Express offers direct flights on this route.
🏆 Airline highlight
Regional Express offers direct flights
Regional Express is an airline offering direct flights from Mount Isa to Cairns.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are rare for this route
Deals for flights from Mount Isa to Cairns are rare, appearing on average 0.03 times per day.
Mount Isa main airports to depart from
Mount Isa (ISA)
Mount Isa Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cairns.
📍 ~6 km from Mount Isa city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$366
Cairns main airports to arrive at
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is ideal for reaching Cairns and exploring Tropical North Queensland from Mount Isa.
📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car or shuttle).
💸 Flights from ~$366
Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative
Townsville (TSV)
Townsville Airport can be a useful alternative arrival airport, offering a balance of proximity and flight frequency.
📍 ~350 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$251
Whitsunday Coast (PPP)
Whitsunday Coast Airport is a major gateway for the Whitsunday region with reliable jet services.
📍 ~570 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$596
Mackay (MKY)
Mackay Airport is an established regional hub with multiple daily flights and premium cabin options.
📍 ~750 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$548
Great Barrier Reef (HTI)
Great Barrier Reef Airport is an alternative for travelers already planning to visit the reef region.
📍 ~600 km from Cairns (reachable by ferry)
💸 Flights from ~$723
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$1,673
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45% AI deal score
$1,664
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44% AI deal score
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41% AI deal score
$2,213
$2,139
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37% AI deal score
$2,278
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Oct 21
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33% AI deal score
$2,415