Cairns to Nadi (CNS–NAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FJ Fiji
7M8
12:40 PM
AEST T1
6:50 PM
+12
4h 10m
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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 10 hubs
BNE Brisbane 6h 55m 6EACCX → FJQFVA Brisbane (BNE) to Nadi flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 7h 55m 6EACAI → FJJQQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Nadi flights
MEL Melbourne 10h 15m 6EAICX → FJJQQF Melbourne (MEL) to Nadi flights
ADL Adelaide 10h 45m 6EEKJQ → FJ Adelaide (ADL) to Nadi flights
AKL Auckland 19h 50m CANZSQ → CXFJNZ Auckland (AKL) to Nadi flights
SIN Singapore 32h 7m AILXNH → FJSQ Singapore (SIN) to Nadi flights
NRT Narita 39h 45m AYJLJQ → AYFJJL Narita (NRT) to Nadi flights
VLI Port Vila ~9h 53m FJ → FJ Port Vila (VLI) to Nadi flights
CHC Christchurch ~10h JQQF → FJ Christchurch (CHC) to Nadi flights
HKG Hong Kong ~19h 13m → AYFJ Hong Kong (HKG) to Nadi flights
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Cairns to Nadi
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,089 mi 4h 10m nonstop +2h ahead

CNS–NAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Fiji Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,089 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–NAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FJ Fiji Airways 3 7M8 4h10 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FJ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: FJ (3 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, CNS to NAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to NAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
BNE ~6h 55m SYD ~7h 55m VLI ~9h 53m CHC ~10h 0m MEL ~10h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nadi is 2 hours ahead of Cairns.
CNS: AEST · NAN: +12

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 8:00 PM in Nadi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,089 mi / 3,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

CNS–NAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Nadi route.
Route details
Distance2,089 mi / 3,361 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: NAN
Full nameNadi International Airport
IATA / ICAONAN / NFFN
TimezonePacific/Fiji
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to NAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Nadi International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,089 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CNS to NAN: Fiji Airways.
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 Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne.
Nadi is 2 hours ahead of Cairns.
Yes, return flights from NAN to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to NAN

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) are connected by nonstop service from Fiji Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to NAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to NAN is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,089 miles (3,361 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.