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

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FJ Fiji
7M8
12:35 PM
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6:55 PM
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7M8
8:45 AM
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Cairns to Nadi
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,089 mi 4h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

CNS–NAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Fiji Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,089 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 4h20 – 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
7
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
HKG ~19h 40m BNE ~22h 53m SYD ~23h 7m MEL ~23h 23m SIN ~31h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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 20m.
Facts

CNS–NAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Nadi route.
Route details
Distance2,089 mi / 3,361 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
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 approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 2,089 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Fiji Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CNS to NAN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, BNE, SYD, MEL, SIN, CHC and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. 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

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.