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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa from $502

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ISA
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Mount Isa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Mount Isa (ISA). 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,035

One-way from

$502

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,449
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 27/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Mount Isa
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 28/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Mount Isa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Mount Isa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Fri 27/309:10MEL - ISA
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/309:25ISA - MEL
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/10$1,035
Fri 27/311:30MEL - ISA
2 stops7h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 30/309:00ISA - MEL
2 stops12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,253

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Melbourne

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Mount Isa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneMount Isa

MEL - ISA

MELISA

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

09:10-15:45

1 stop7h 35m

Mount Isa

Mon 30/3

09:25-17:20

1 stop6h 55m

$1,035

MelbourneMount Isa

MEL - ISA

MELISA

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

11:30-17:45

2 stops7h 15m

Mount Isa

Mon 30/3

09:00-22:10

2 stops12h 10m

$1,253

MelbourneMount Isa

MEL - ISA

MELISA

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

09:10-16:10

1 stop8h 00m

$502

MelbourneMount Isa

MEL - ISA

MELISA

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

06:00-17:45

3 stops12h 45m

$616

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Deals found on 14/10

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Mount Isa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Mount Isa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mount Isa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mount Isa. 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 Mount Isa. Reviews last updated 15 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
916 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mount Isa from Melbourne?

    Mount Isa (ISA), located 6.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa. 2 airlines have flights to Mount Isa from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Mount Isa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Mount Isa in 7h 35m. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1959 km.

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Mount Isa, with prices starting at $754. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $762 round trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Mount Isa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Mount Isa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa. 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 15 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$754Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$762Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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