Mount Isa to Cairns (ISA–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ZL5382
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:20 PM
AEST
8:20 PM
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2h
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ZL5361
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:30 AM
AEST T2
8:35 AM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
TSV Townsville 4h 5m QF → NZQFQN Townsville (TSV) to Cairns flights
BNE Brisbane 5h 30m EKQFSQ → 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
CNJ Cloncurry ~3h 35m QF → QQ Cloncurry (CNJ) to Cairns flights
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Mount Isa to Cairns
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 486 mi 2h nonstop

ISA–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Regional Express leads the route. The flight covers 486 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ISA Routes CNS Routes ISA Live Flights CNS Live Flights
All flights from Cairns (CNS) Cairns to Mount Isa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ISA–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZL Regional Express 5 SF3 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ISA to CNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ISA to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CNJ ~3h 35m TSV ~4h 5m BNE ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cairns from Mount Isa

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric ISA→CNS CNJ→CNS
Distance from ISA – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 1
Flight time 2h 1h 30m
Cloncurry (CNJ) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of ISA with service to Cairns International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mount Isa, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

ISA–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mount Isa to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 782 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ISA
Full nameMount Isa Airport
IATA / ICAOISA / YBMA
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation1,121 ft / 342 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ISA to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 486 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ISA to CNS: Regional Express.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Townsville and Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from CNS 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 CNS

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Regional Express. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ISA to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ISA to CNS is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (782 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Townsville and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cloncurry (CNJ).