Mount Isa to Cairns flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Mount Isa to Cairns is €242 with Rex - Regional Express (checked on 28 Oct 2026).
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Lowest observedRex - Regional Express · Non-stop · One wayWhen to fly
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €242, departing 18 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 28 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 66Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Virgin Australia
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Mount Isa to Cairns. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 782 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Volaris Costa Rica. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h with Rex - Regional Express.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Rex - Regional Express | 35 / 65 | 2h |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Mount Isa Airport (ISA) → Mount Isa, city gazetteer reference point (-20.6676, 139.4918): ≈ 0 km.
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 5 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Mount Isa to Cairns: January 2027, from €242 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €276 | 18 |
| December 2026 | €245 | 21 |
| January 2027 | €242 | 27 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Mount Isa to Cairns: Monday, from €242 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €242 | 13 |
| Tuesday | €276 | 13 |
| Wednesday | €277 | 12 |
| Thursday | €331 | 8 |
| Friday | €277 | 8 |
| Saturday | €338 | 4 |
| Sunday | €338 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Mount Isa to Cairns by days until departure (61 days or more): €242 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €313 | 3 |
| 8 to 30 days | €280 | 13 |
| 31 to 60 days | €245 | 21 |
| 61 days or more | €242 | 29 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Mount Isa to Cairns: Rex - Regional Express, from €242 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Rex - Regional Express | €242Jan 18, 2027 | 36 |
| Virgin Australia | €316Jan 20, 2027 | 7 |
| Qantas | €331Jan 7, 2027 | 23 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Mount Isa to Cairns?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €242, found on 28 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Mount Isa to Cairns?
Cheapest month from Mount Isa to Cairns: January 2027, from €242 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Mount Isa to Cairns?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Volaris Costa Rica.
Which airlines fly from Mount Isa to Cairns?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
How long does the flight from Mount Isa to Cairns take?
Across the 67 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 6h 28m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Mount Isa to Cairns fares were non-stop?
36 of the 67 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Mount Isa to Cairns?
For Mount Isa to Cairns, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Rex - Regional Express (35). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Mount Isa to Cairns?
Cheapest day of the week from Mount Isa to Cairns: Monday, from €242 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Mount Isa to Cairns?
Cheapest airline from Mount Isa to Cairns: Rex - Regional Express, from €242 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 28 Oct 2026