Mount Isa to Townsville (ISA–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 10 | DH4 | 1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Townsville from Mount Isa
| Metric | ISA→TSV | CNJ→TSV |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ISA | – | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
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When it's 6:00 PM in Mount Isa, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
ISA–TSV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.