Cheap Flights from Mount Isa (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)

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Cheap Flights from Mount Isa (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Regional Express
Thu, 18 June - Fri, 26 June
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$779 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$779
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Thu, 18 June from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Fri, 26 June, priced at AU$779 found 1 day ago
Regional Express
Tue, 22 Sept - Mon, 28 Sept
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$834 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$834
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Tue, 22 Sept from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Mon, 28 Sept, priced at AU$834 found 15 hours ago
Regional Express
Wed, 3 June - Wed, 10 June
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$863 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$863
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Wed, 3 June from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Wed, 10 June, priced at AU$863 found 2 days ago
Regional Express
Fri, 3 July - Mon, 6 July
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$889 Return, just found
AU$889
Return
just found
Select Regional Express flight, departing Fri, 3 July from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Mon, 6 July, priced at AU$889 just found
Regional Express
Mon, 15 June - Tue, 16 June
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$977 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$977
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Mon, 15 June from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Tue, 16 June, priced at AU$977 found 1 day ago
Regional Express
Thu, 18 June - Fri, 26 June
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$988 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$988
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Thu, 18 June from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Fri, 26 June, priced at AU$988 found 1 day ago
Regional Express
Fri, 3 July - Mon, 6 July
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$999 Return, just found
AU$999
Return
just found
Select Regional Express flight, departing Fri, 3 July from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Mon, 6 July, priced at AU$999 just found
Regional Express
Wed, 3 June - Wed, 10 June
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$1,023 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,023
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Wed, 3 June from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Wed, 10 June, priced at AU$1,023 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 26 May
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$1,025 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,025
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Tue, 26 May, priced at AU$1,025 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 June
ISA
Mount Isa
CNS
Cairns
AU$1,076 Return, just found
AU$1,076
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Mount Isa to Cairns, returning Mon, 1 June, priced at AU$1,076 just found

Alternative airports near Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cairns Intl. CNS. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 8 minutes. Flights from AU$1,168
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre8 min
Flights from AU$1,168

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from ISA to Cairns Airport?
If you're travelling from ISA to Cairns Airport, round-trip journeys start from AU$779. This price is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to CNS?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to CNS that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for ISA to CNS flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from ISA to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
A flight distance of just 780 kilometres separates Mount Isa and Cairns. Once you're in the air, you won't have time to do much more than flip through the pages of the in-flight magazine.
Which airlines fly direct from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Airport?
Operating 26 flights each month, Rex Regional Express (ZL) is a top choice when flying straight from ISA to CNS.
Are Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) can be hit-or-miss. You might be lucky and score a bargain, but then again, you could miss out entirely! If you'd prefer to start planning ahead of time, Expedia compares flight deals up to a year in advance. Just bear in mind that not all airlines list their prices so far in advance. Our suggestion? Check back often as updates are made regularly.

Travel information

Origin airport
Mount Isa
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Regional Express
Return price
AU$779
Distance
777 km
Average flight time
3 hours 35 mins

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