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

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976 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 41m ago
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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
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

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Mount Isa to Brisbane
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 976 mi 2h 10m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

ISA–BNE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 976 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ISA–BNE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas Also: EK 10 73H, E90 2h10-2h15 Oneworld EK
VA Virgin Australia Also: SQ 3 73H 2h20 SQ
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – EK, QF, SQ, VA
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (10 flights/wk, 77%)
Unaffiliated: VA (3 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ISA to BNE direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ISA to BNE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
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.

Other ways to reach Brisbane from Mount Isa

Nearby airports with service to Brisbane International Airport.
Metric ISA→BNE CNJ→BNE
Distance from ISA 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21 5
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 7m
Airports within 200 miles of ISA with service to Brisbane International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mount Isa, it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane.
Distance & Flight Time
976 mi / 1,571 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 20m.
Getting from BNE

Follow signs from arrivals to the Airtrain platform. Trains to Brisbane CBD take 20 minutes, stopping at Eagle Junction, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, and South Brisbane (AUD 22.30 walk-up, or AUD 10.95-18.96 pre-booked). Services depart every 15 minutes during peak hours and run until 22:04. The last train is the last train; after that you need a taxi or ride-hail.

Uber and Didi pickup is at the designated rideshare zone on the ground transport level (AUD 25-45 to the CBD, plus AUD 4.86 airport surcharge). Standard taxis queue at the rank and cost AUD 55-80 to central Brisbane. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall. The Gateway Motorway connects to the Gold Coast (75 minutes south) and Sunshine Coast (90 minutes north) if you are heading past the city.

Brisbane Climate

Brisbane is subtropical with warm, humid summers and dry, mild winters. Summer (December-February) averages 21-30 degrees C with afternoon thunderstorms that build fast and dump heavy rain. February is the wettest month at 150mm. Heatwaves can push past 40 degrees C but are uncommon. Winter (June-August) is dry and pleasant at 10-21 degrees C with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Frost is almost unheard of.

Autumn (March-May) tapers off the humidity with daytime highs of 18-25 degrees C and clear skies. Spring (September-November) warms steadily with occasional dry, windy stretches early on. Annual rainfall is about 1150mm, concentrated in the summer wet season. Pack light layers for winter evenings and breathable clothing for summer. An umbrella earns its keep from November through March.

ISA–BNE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mount Isa to Brisbane route.
Route details
Distance976 mi / 1,571 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ISA
IATA / ICAOISA / YBMA
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation1,121 ft / 342 m
Destination: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ISA to BNE flights.
Nonstop flights from Mount Isa Airport to Brisbane International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 20m. The route covers 976 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Virgin Australia. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from ISA to BNE. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSV and CNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNE to ISA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CNJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ISA to BNE

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ISA to BNE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ISA to BNE ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 976 miles (1,571 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via TSV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cloncurry (CNJ).