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

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FJ970
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 9 hubs
BNE Brisbane 8h 40m FJQFVA → 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 9h 5m FJJQQF → 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns flights
MEL Melbourne 10h 35m FJJQQF → 6EAICX Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns flights
AKL Auckland 15h 20m CXFJNZ → CANZSQ Auckland (AKL) to Cairns flights
SIN Singapore 20h 10m FJ → AILXNH Singapore (SIN) to Cairns flights
ADL Adelaide 28h FJ → 6EEKJQ Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns flights
NRT Narita 30h 35m FJ → AYJLJQ Narita (NRT) to Cairns flights
CHC Christchurch ~12h 25m FJ → JQQF Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns flights
HKG Hong Kong ~19h 55m FJ → Hong Kong (HKG) to Cairns flights
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Nadi to Cairns
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,089 mi 4h 50m nonstop -2h behind

NAN–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Fiji Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,089 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NAN–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FJ Fiji Airways 3 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: FJ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NAN to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BNE ~8h 40m SYD ~9h 5m MEL ~10h 35m CHC ~12h 25m AKL ~15h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
155
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
Cairns is 2 hours behind Nadi.
NAN: +12 · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nadi, it's 4:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
2,089 mi / 3,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

NAN–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nadi to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance2,089 mi / 3,361 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NAN
Full nameNadi International Airport
IATA / ICAONAN / NFFN
TimezonePacific/Fiji
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NAN to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Nadi International Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,089 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NAN to CNS: 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.
Cairns is 2 hours behind Nadi.
Yes, return flights from CNS to NAN 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 NAN to CNS

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

NAN to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NAN to CNS is about 4 hours 50 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.