Cheap flights from Mount Isa City to Cairns

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Cheapest round-trip flights $614
Rex 3 stops 6 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is currently $614
Cheapest one-way flight $287
Rex 3 stops 6 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is currently $287
Cheapest nonstop flights $954
Rex Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Mon, Jul 13
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is currently $954
Last-minute weekend getaway $873
Qantas 1 stop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mount Isa City to Cairns is currently $873
Cheapest business class flights $1,376
Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is currently $1,376
Fastest flight 2 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Mount Isa City to Cairns is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $650–880
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $710–1,150

Popular airlines from Mount Isa City to Cairns

  • Qantas
    from $771
    Typical price: $710–1,100
    293 weekly connecting flights
    ISA - CNS Every day
  • Rex
    Nonstop
    from $614
    Typical price: $630–950
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    ISA - CNS Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
    9 weekly connecting flights
    ISA - CNS Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
  • Virgin Australia
    from $667
    Typical price: $680–1,050
    24 weekly connecting flights
    ISA - CNS Every Mon, Wed, Fri

Popular airports near Mount Isa City

  • Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
    Mount Isa City Australia 10 min 4 mi
  • Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)
    Cloncurry Australia 1 hr 24 min 65 mi
  • Julia Creek Airport (JCK)
    Julia Creek Australia 2 hr 47 min 144 mi
  • Boulia Airport (BQL)
    Boulia Australia 3 hr 15 min 153 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Mount Isa City to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Mount Isa City to Cairns are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $650 to $880.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Rex from $614. The cheapest one-way flight was with Rex from $287.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is $771, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Rex flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is $614, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is $667, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns starts at $614 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $287 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
2 hr is the shortest flight time from Mount Isa City to Cairns.
Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Mount Isa City to Cairns.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Mount Isa City to Cairns really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Mount Isa City to Cairns.

In terms of nonstop flights, Rex is the most popular. Rex offers 5 nonstop flights and 9 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 293 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Another popular airline flying from Mount Isa City to Cairns is:
  • Virgin Australia offers 24 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mount Isa City and Cairns.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Rex from $614. The cheapest one-way flight was with Rex from $287.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is $771, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Rex flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is $614, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mount Isa City to Cairns is $667, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
Rex flies direct from Mount Isa City to Cairns.
  • There are 5 Rex direct flights from Mount Isa City to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Mount Isa City and Cairns at price $873 is offered by Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Rex flies direct from Mount Isa City to Cairns.
  • There are 5 Rex direct flights from Mount Isa City to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Mount Isa City to Cairns are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Mount Isa City and Cairns start at $954 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13 with Rex.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mount Isa City to Cairns, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Mount Isa City and Cairns start at $1,376 from Fri, Jul 17 to Sun, Jul 19 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mount Isa City and Cairns start at $614 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20.
To book business class trips from Mount Isa City to Cairns, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Mount Isa City and Cairns starts at $873 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qantas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Mount Isa City and Cairns at price $873 is offered by Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Mount Isa City to Cairns, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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