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Only Rex operates flights between Cairns and Mount Isa.

Flights from Cairns to Mount Isa usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Mount Isa (ISA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Rex: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairns to Mount Isa.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $747 return, compared with $1,078 via a stopover through Townsville (TSV).

Most connecting flights from Cairns to Mount Isa pass through Townsville (TSV), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Cairns to Mount Isa route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $746 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,357, a difference of $610. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairns to Mount Isa flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairns to Mount Isa:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:35
• Latest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:35.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

A direct flight from Cairns to Mount Isa takes 2h 05m, covering 1,258 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $969 to $2,454. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairns to Mount Isa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $772, which is 112% above the typical average for this route.