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Cheap flights from Mount Isa to Cairns

ISA — CNS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Mount Isa to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mount Isa (ISA) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$469
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Mount Isa to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mount Isa to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mount Isa to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mount Isa to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Mount Isa to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ISA to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Mount Isa to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

When flying from Mount Isa to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mount Isa to Cairns, such as Rex and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mount Isa to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Mount Isa to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Mount Isa to Cairns was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mount Isa to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $474, Rex will fly you from Mount Isa to Cairns and back. In addition to Rex, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $677. You may be able to fly from Mount Isa to Cairns for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mount Isa to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Mount Isa to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mount Isa to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mount Isa to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mount Isa to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mount Isa to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mount Isa to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Mount Isa to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Mount Isa to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Mount Isa to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$474Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$677Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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