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Only Fiji Airways operates flights between Cairns and Nadi.

Flights from Cairns to Nadi usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Nadi (NAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Fiji Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairns to Nadi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $683 return, compared with $834 via a stopover through Melbourne (MEL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Cairns to Nadi most commonly pass through:

• Brisbane (BNE) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 13% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 101% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Cairns to Nadi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $572 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $955 – a $383 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairns to Nadi:

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 and lands at 16:49
• Latest: departs at 12:40 and lands at 16:54.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

A direct flight from Cairns to Nadi takes 4h 14m, covering 5,406 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $605 to $3,621. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairns to Nadi are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $332.

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 15m, compared to 17h 57m via Melbourne (MEL).

Nadi is 2 hours ahead of Cairns (Fiji Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nadi Airport (NAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Coastal Cars
· Rental24
· Europcar
· GEM RENTALS
· Xdrive Mobility

Return flights from Cairns to Nadi range from $569 to $926, with an average of $741 over the past 12 months. Anything below $569 counts as a good deal.