Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Mount Isa to Cairns?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mount Isa and Cairns takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Mount Isa and Cairns?

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The flight distance between Mount Isa and Cairns is 782 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mount Isa and Cairns?

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Several carriers operate flights between Mount Isa and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Regional Express.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Mount Isa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mount Isa and Darwin, Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Denpasar, Auckland, City of Launceston, Menorca, Port Macquarie, Berlin, Weipa, Orange.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Townsville, Sunshine Coast Region, Adelaide, Bangkok, Proserpine, Manila, Seoul, Perth, Denpasar, Uluru, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, City of Newcastle, Broome, Singapore, Cebu.

Question 6

What airports are near Mount Isa?

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The main airport in Mount Isa is Mount Isa. It is also served by Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek.

Question 7

What airports are near Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Mount Isa and Cairns?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Mount Isa and Cairns thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Mount Isa and Cairns can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Mount Isa and Cairns?

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Currently, you can fly between Mount Isa and Cairns with Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Regional Express.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Mount Isa and Cairns?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mount Isa and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Mount Isa and Cairns?

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Traveling between Mount Isa and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Mount Isa?

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There are a number of airports in and around Mount Isa. The main one is Mount Isa and other nearby airports include Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek

Question 14

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mount Isa and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mount Isa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mount Isa and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Mount Isa and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mount Isa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Mount Isa and Cairns arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£237
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£242
Cheapest round-trip	£444
Average round-trip	£627
Nonstop flights in May	£242 – £420

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	24°C
February	30°C	24°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	22°C
May	26°C	20°C
June	24°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	17°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	28°C	21°C
November	29°C	22°C
December	30°C	23°C

Cheap flights from Mount Isa, Australia to Cairns, Australia

Flights starting at £237. Choose between Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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