Australia Β· 486 miles (782 km)

Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa (ISA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa (ISA): Rex Airlines. The two airports are 486 miles (782 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Townsville.

Airlines flying nonstop from CNS to ISA

  • ZL
    Rex AirlinesNot in an alliance

CNS to ISA with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Townsville (TSV)Qantas the whole way
    Qantas logo
    ZL
    Qantas logo

CNS to ISA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CNS to ISA?

Rex Airlines flies nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa (ISA).

How far is Cairns from Mount Isa by plane?

Cairns (CNS) and Mount Isa (ISA) are 486 miles (782 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does CNS to ISA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CNS to ISA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Cairns and Mount Isa?

The most direct connections are through Townsville (TSV). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Townsville.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.