Mount Isa (ISA) to Cairns (CNS) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Mount Isa (ISA) to Cairns (CNS): 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 ISA to CNS
- ZLRex AirlinesNot in an alliance
ISA to CNS 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
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ISA to CNS: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ISA to CNS?
Rex Airlines flies nonstop from Mount Isa (ISA) to Cairns (CNS).
How far is Mount Isa from Cairns by plane?
Mount Isa (ISA) and Cairns (CNS) 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 ISA to CNS cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ISA to CNS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Mount Isa and Cairns?
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.