Brisbane to Mount Isa (BNE–ISA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 1d ago
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SQ6486cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
5:45 AM
AEST TD
8:35 AM
AEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ7025
NZ Air New Zealand
73H
5:55 AM
AEST TD
8:35 AM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF850
QF Qant
73H
5:55 AM
AEST TD
8:35 AM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1273+1
VA Virgin Australia
73H
7:20 AM
AEST TD
10:10 AM
AEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1896
QF Qant
E90
8:50 AM
AEST TD
11:35 AM
AEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1275
VA Virgin Australia
73H
1:25 PM
AEST TD
4:15 PM
AEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5108cs
EK Emirates
73H
1:55 PM
AEST TD
4:35 PM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1858
QF Qant
E90
1:55 PM
AEST TD
4:40 PM
AEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF852+1
QF Qant
73H
1:55 PM
AEST TD
4:35 PM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1851
QF Qant
E90
9:20 AM
AEST
11:35 AM
AEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF851
QF Qant
73H
9:20 AM
AEST
11:30 AM
AEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1272+2
VA Virgin Australia
73H
9:25 AM
AEST
11:45 AM
AEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ6487cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
9:25 AM
AEST
11:45 AM
AEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1895
QF Qant
E90
12:15 PM
AEST
2:30 PM
AEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1274
VA Virgin Australia
73H
5:00 PM
AEST
7:20 PM
AEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1859
QF Qant
E90
5:20 PM
AEST
7:35 PM
AEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5295+1
EK Emirates
73H
5:20 PM
AEST
7:30 PM
AEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Brisbane to Mount Isa
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 976 mi 2h 40m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

BNE–ISA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 976 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–ISA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas Also: EK, NZ 12 73H, E90 2h40-2h45 Oneworld EK, NZ
VA Virgin Australia Also: SQ 3 73H 2h50 SQ
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – EK, NZ, QF, SQ, VA
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (12 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: VA (3 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to ISA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to ISA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mount Isa is 0 hours the same as Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · ISA: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 6:00 PM in Mount Isa.
Distance & Flight Time
976 mi / 1,571 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–ISA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Mount Isa route.
Route details
Distance976 mi / 1,571 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ISA
IATA / ICAOISA / YBMA
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation1,121 ft / 342 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to ISA flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Mount Isa Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m. The route covers 976 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Virgin Australia. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from BNE to ISA. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSV and CNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ISA to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to ISA

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNE to ISA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to ISA ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 976 miles (1,571 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via TSV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.