Melbourne to Nadi (MEL–NAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
JQ121
JQ Jetstar
32Q
7:00 AM
AEDT T2
12:55 PM
+12
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ934
FJ Fiji
359
1:55 PM
AEDT T2
7:45 PM
+12
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ935
FJ Fiji
359
8:00 AM
+12
12:25 PM
AEDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ122
JQ Jetstar
32Q
2:10 PM
+12
6:45 PM
AEDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Melbourne to Nadi
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,402 mi 4h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

MEL–NAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Fiji Airways and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 2,402 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–NAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FJ Fiji Airways 7 359 4h50 Oneworld
JQ Jetstar 3 32Q 4h55
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – JQ
359 Airbus A350-900 – FJ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: FJ (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to NAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to NAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
360
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nadi is 1 hour ahead of Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · NAN: +12

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 7:00 PM in Nadi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,402 mi / 3,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m to 4h 55m.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

MEL–NAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Nadi route.
Route details
Distance2,402 mi / 3,866 km
Flight time4h 50m to 4h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: MEL
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: NAN
IATA / ICAONAN / NFFN
TimezonePacific/Fiji
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to NAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Nadi International Airport take approximately 4h 50m to 4h 55m. The route covers 2,402 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Fiji Airways and Jetstar.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MEL to NAN. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG, CBR, CNS, HNL, AKL, SYD, BNE, ADL, CHC, SIN, DFW, HKG, SFO, NRT and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nadi is 1 hour ahead of Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from NAN to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from MEL to NAN

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) are connected by nonstop service from Fiji Airways and Jetstar. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to NAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to NAN ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,402 miles (3,866 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.