Mount Isa to Townsville (ISA–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mount Isa to Townsville
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 483 mi 1h 40m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

ISA–TSV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 483 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ISA–TSV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 10 DH4 1h40 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (10 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 TSV direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ISA to TSV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7
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 Townsville from Mount Isa

Nearby airports with service to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
Metric ISA→TSV CNJ→TSV
Distance from ISA – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 10 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 30m
Cloncurry (CNJ) to Townsville flights
Airports within 200 miles of ISA with service to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mount Isa, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
483 mi / 777 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

ISA–TSV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mount Isa to Townsville route.
Route details
Distance483 mi / 777 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 6 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ISA
Full nameMount Isa Airport
IATA / ICAOISA / YBMA
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation1,121 ft / 342 m
Destination: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ISA to TSV flights.
Nonstop flights from Mount Isa Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 483 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from ISA to TSV. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNS and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TSV 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.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes on the 700 km sector. The route flies east across the Queensland outback from one of Australia's most remote mining cities to the coast. Wind conditions over the interior can affect flight time by 10 to 15 minutes.
Qantas (via QantasLink) operates this route using Dash 8 or 717 jet equipment. Rex Airlines may also serve the corridor. Frequency is typically 1 to 2 flights daily on weekdays, with reduced service on weekends. Schedules are built around FIFO and business travel patterns.
Mount Isa is one of Australia's largest mining centres, producing copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The majority of passengers are mining workers, contractors, and business travellers. Townsville provides the nearest coastal city with a hospital, major retail, and onward domestic jet connections. Medical evacuations also use this corridor.
Mount Isa Airport has a single terminal with basic facilities. There is a small cafe and car rental desks. The airport is 6 km south of the city centre. Taxis are available but can be scarce at off-peak times, so arrange transport in advance. The airport shares its runway with the Royal Flying Doctor Service base.
Townsville Airport has direct flights to Brisbane (multiple daily on Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar), Cairns (multiple daily), Sydney, and Melbourne. Brisbane is the most common onward connection, with flight time of about 2 hours. The airport is 5 km from the city centre and also serves as the departure point for Magnetic Island ferry connections.

Mount Isa to Townsville: Mining Heartland to the Coast

Mount Isa to Townsville covers 700 km in about 1 hour 30 minutes, connecting one of Australia's most important mining cities with the largest city in North Queensland. QantasLink operates 1 to 2 daily flights using Dash 8 or 717 equipment. Rex Airlines may also serve the route. This is a lifeline service for the mining communities of northwest Queensland.

Mount Isa produces copper, zinc, lead, and silver, and the city exists almost entirely because of the mining industry. Townsville provides access to major hospital services, domestic jet connections to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, and coastal amenities that Mount Isa lacks. The driving alternative on the Flinders Highway takes about 9 hours across empty outback, making the flight essential for time-sensitive travel. Weekend frequencies are lighter, reflecting the weekday-heavy business and FIFO travel pattern that defines this route.