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

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2,402 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JQ121+1
JQ Jetstar
32Q
7:30 AM
AEST T2
2:20 PM
+12
4h 50m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA195
VA Virgin Australia
73H
9:10 AM
AEST T2
4:00 PM
+12
4h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ934+1
FJ Fiji
359
1:23 PM
AEST T2
8:29 PM
+12
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3867cs
QF Qant
7M8
1:25 PM
AEST T2
8:20 PM
+12
4h 55m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ930
FJ Fiji
7M8
11:35 PM
AEST T2
6:30 AM+1
+12
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ935+1
FJ Fiji
359
8:03 AM
+12
11:28 AM
AEST
5h 25m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3866cs
QF Qant
7M8
8:30 AM
+12
12:25 PM
AEST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ122+1
JQ Jetstar
32Q
4:09 PM
+12
7:54 PM
AEST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA196
VA Virgin Australia
73H
5:31 PM
+12
9:16 PM
AEST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ931+1
FJ Fiji
7M8
6:18 PM
+12
10:02 PM
AEST
5h 44m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3870cs
QF Qant
7M8
6:40 PM
+12
10:35 PM
AEST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 6h 10m 6EACAI FJJQQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Nadi flights
CBR Canberra 6h 35m 6EAIAY FJ Canberra (CBR) to Nadi flights
BNE Brisbane 6h 45m 6EACAI FJQFVA Brisbane (BNE) to Nadi flights
ADL Adelaide 7h 40m 6EAIAS FJ Adelaide (ADL) to Nadi flights
AKL Auckland 7h 45m 6EAIAY CXFJNZ Auckland (AKL) to Nadi flights
CNS Cairns 8h 25m 6EAICX FJ Cairns (CNS) to Nadi flights
WLG Wellington 8h 50m 6EAIAY FJ Wellington (WLG) to Nadi flights
NRT Narita 20h 30m AYFJJL AYFJJL Narita (NRT) to Nadi flights
SIN Singapore 20h 37m 6EA3AI FJSQ Singapore (SIN) to Nadi flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h 38m AYBACX AYFJ Hong Kong (HKG) to Nadi flights
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Melbourne to Nadi
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,402 mi 4h 55m nonstop +2h ahead

MEL–NAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 2,402 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: QF 9 359, 7M8 4h55-5h06 Oneworld QF
VA Virgin Australia 4 73H 4h50
JQ Jetstar Also: QF 3 32Q 4h50 QF
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – JQ
359 Airbus A350-900 – FJ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FJ, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: FJ (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: JQ + VA (7 flights/wk, 44%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to NAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
349
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
+2h
Nadi is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · NAN: +12

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 8:00 PM in Nadi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,402 mi / 3,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m gate to gate.
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 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights23 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,402 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MEL to NAN: Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar.
This route has daily 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith, Canberra and Brisbane.
Nadi is 2 hours 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, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEL to NAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to NAN is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,402 miles (3,866 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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