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

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Townsville to Mount Isa
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 483 mi 1h 55m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

TSV–ISA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 483 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TSV–ISA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 6 DH4 1h55 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (6 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, TSV to ISA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TSV to ISA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
8
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 Mount Isa from Townsville

Nearby airports with service to Mount Isa Airport.
Metric TSV→ISA CNS→ISA
Distance from TSV – 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 5
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 5m
Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa flights
Airports within 200 miles of TSV with service to Mount Isa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Townsville, it's 6:00 PM in Mount Isa.
Distance & Flight Time
483 mi / 777 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Facts

TSV–ISA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Townsville to Mount Isa route.
Route details
Distance483 mi / 777 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 10 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: ISA
Full nameMount Isa Airport
IATA / ICAOISA / YBMA
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation1,121 ft / 342 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TSV to ISA flights.
Nonstop flights from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Mount Isa Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 483 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from TSV to ISA. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNJ, CNS and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ISA to TSV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CNS. 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.
Flight time is about 1 hour 40 minutes on the 800 km route. Block time runs around 1 hour 50 minutes. The drive along the Flinders Highway takes about 9 hours through outback Queensland. Flying is the practical choice for anyone needing to make the trip in a single day.
QantasLink operates the route with Dash 8 Q400 turboprops, typically 1 to 2 daily departures on weekdays. Rex Regional Express may also serve the route. Frequency drops on weekends. Schedules are built around FIFO worker shift changes at nearby mining operations.
Mount Isa Airport has a single terminal with basic facilities including a small cafe and car hire desks. The airport is 8 km from the town center. Taxi is the main transfer option. There is no public bus service to the airport. The runway handles turboprop and narrow-body jet aircraft. Glencore's Mount Isa Mines complex is visible from the air on approach.
Mount Isa is the largest city in outback Queensland with about 18,000 residents. The economy is built around the Mount Isa Mines complex, one of the most productive single mines in the world, producing copper, zinc, lead, and silver. Townsville on the coast is the nearest major city and serves as the logistics and service hub for the entire northwest Queensland region.
QantasLink and Virgin Australia operate direct flights from Mount Isa to Brisbane. Flight time is about 2 hours 15 minutes. Brisbane has more daily frequencies than the Townsville route. Some passengers prefer connecting through Townsville to reach Cairns or other north Queensland destinations. Mount Isa also has limited service to Cairns.

Townsville to Mount Isa Flights

TSV-ISA covers 800 km across inland Queensland in about 1 hour 40 minutes. QantasLink is the primary operator with Dash 8 Q400 turboprops running 1 to 2 weekday departures. The flight replaces a 9-hour drive on the Flinders Highway through some of Australia's most remote outback. Mount Isa is Queensland's largest inland city, built around one of the world's most productive mining complexes producing copper, zinc, lead, and silver. FIFO mining workers are the backbone of passenger demand on this route.

Townsville Airport serves as the coastal gateway for northwest Queensland with onward connections to Brisbane, Cairns, and Sydney. Mount Isa Airport is a compact facility 8 km from town with car hire and taxi available. Weekend frequency drops as mining rosters typically change midweek. Mount Isa also has direct service to Brisbane for passengers heading to the state capital. The route is a critical air link for an isolated community that depends on aviation for connectivity to the coast.