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

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FJ Fiji
7M8
8:45 AM
+12
11:35 AM
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FJ Fiji
7M8
12:35 PM
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6:55 PM
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Nadi to Cairns
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,089 mi 4h 50m nonstop -2h behind 7 1-stop hubs

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, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7M8 4h50 – 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, NAN to CNS 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 NAN to CNS.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
HKG ~19h 55m BNE ~20h 53m SIN ~21h 0m MEL ~22h 40m SYD ~23h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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.
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 connections7 hubs
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/Lindeman
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 approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 2,089 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Fiji Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NAN to CNS. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, BNE, SIN, MEL, SYD, ADL and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 50 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.