Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Every week, there are eight Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 06:30 Rex Regional Express flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 06:30 with Rex Regional Express.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your CNS to ISA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Rex Regional Express is your ticket to exploring Mount Isa (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport offered by this airline.
Rex Regional Express is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 76.47% of its services landing on schedule, Rex Regional Express is the most punctual carrier operating CNS to ISA flights.
If you want to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Townsville Airport is a sought-after stop between CNS and ISA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
£161 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport flight. A return flight starts from £440. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from CNS to ISA, book your trip one month before your departure date.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CNS to ISA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
71.55% of flights that take off from Cairns Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Cairns Airport is about 4 miles from central Cairns. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
If you're landing on a late Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ISA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mount Isa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Mount Isa and beyond.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Mount Isa Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to central Mount Isa
Mount Isa Airport to central Mount Isa has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
When to fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport is February, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Mount Isa based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa Airport for December if you want to explore Mount Isa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CNS to ISA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Mount Isa, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey about 65 miles east to Cloncurry to tick off its must-visit sights. From John Flynn Place Museum & Fred McKay Art Gallery to Cloncurry District Court and Dr David Harvey-Sutton Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Normanton is another standout destination in Australia and is around 240 miles north-east of Mount Isa. No journey is complete without a visit to Krys the Crocodile, The Big Barra and Sweers Island.
