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Mount Isa.£456 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Mount Isa.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mount Isa on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £456, select.
Mount Isa.£456 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Mount Isa.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mount Isa on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £456, select.
Mount Isa.£456 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Mount Isa.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mount Isa on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £456, select.
Mount Isa.£511 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Mount Isa.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mount Isa on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £511, select.
Mount Isa.£643 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jan, returning Wed, 28 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Mount Isa.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mount Isa on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £643, select.
Mount Isa.£653 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Mount Isa.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mount Isa on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £653, select.

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Melbourne to Mount Isa: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Mount Isa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£456
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Mount Isa is £456. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Mount Isa. But we found flights with one stop from £456.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Mount Isa.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Mount Isa is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport on Friday, 24 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Mount Isa Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mount Isa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mount Isa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Mount Isa is Virgin Australia .

Travelling from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport (ISA): What you need to know

  • Your travel story starts at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) taking off from either of these bases.

  • Mount Isa is one hour behind Melbourne. Mount Isa Airport is located in Mount Isa, which is in the UTC+10 timezone.

  • Your flight from Melbourne to ISA won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • MEL is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:

  • 67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.

  • Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ISA flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.

  • Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here land when expected.

About Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

  • £228 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport. Return flights start at £456. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to ISA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to ISA.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport (ISA). Plan your visit to Mount Isa in February if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • When booking your Melbourne to ISA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. December is the warmest month in Mount Isa, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

More about Mount Isa

  • Start your Mount Isa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Mount Isa Airport, browse our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Mount Isa Rodeo, Underground Hospital and Museum and South Cumberland Islands National Park are popular attractions which should be on every Mount Isa itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • Cloncurry is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Mount Isa. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the east, popular attractions include Original Qantas hangar, Cloncurry, Chinaman Creek Lookout and John Flynn Place Museum & Fred McKay Art Gallery.

  • Julia Creek is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 241 kms (150 miles) east of Mount Isa. No journey is complete without seeing Julia Creek Caravan Park, Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre and Peter Dawes Park.

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