Flights to Fiji Prices

The national carrier flies nonstop to Nadi from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch, Honolulu, Singapore, Tokyo and Vancouver. Fares include checked baggage, meals and entertainment, so its headline price is often better value than a cheaper-looking low-cost fare once bags are added. As the largest operator into Nadi, it sets the price floor on most routes and releases sale fares several times a year.

Virgin Australia competes with Fiji Airways from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and its fares usually sit within a few tens of dollars of the national carrier's. Choice fares include baggage, while the cheapest Getaway fares do not — compare the bag-inclusive price rather than the headline number.

Qantas flies nonstop from Sydney and Brisbane to Nadi with checked baggage and meals included. Fares are usually close to Fiji Airways, and the route is one of the better value uses of Qantas Points for Australian travellers. Connections through Sydney are available from most Australian and Asian cities.

Jetstar operates budget services from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Nadi. Base fares can undercut the full-service carriers by 30 to 40 per cent, but checked baggage, seat selection and food all cost extra — a family of four typically adds US$200 to US$350 to the ticket price.

Air New Zealand flies from Auckland and seasonally from Christchurch, and is often the cheapest option into Nadi from New Zealand when a sale is running. Its fares include a checked bag, and connections from North America and Asia via Auckland can price below a direct Fiji Airways routing.

United operates between San Francisco and Nadi, giving US travellers a second nonstop option and a way to use MileagePlus miles. Fares track Fiji Airways closely, and the competition on the US route is one of the reasons West Coast fares are lower than fares from the Gulf or Europe.

How much do flights to Fiji cost?

Economy return fares to Nadi (NAN) typically run from around US$430 to US$800 from Auckland, US$480 to US$950 from Australia, US$850 to US$1,500 from the US West Coast, and US$1,300 to US$2,200 from Europe or the Gulf. The spread comes from season, how far ahead you book and where you change planes. February, March and November are the cheapest months, while July, August and the second half of December are the most expensive. Booking three to five months ahead is usually enough to reach the lower end of the range, and fares bought inside three weeks of departure are commonly double the entry price.

What is the cheapest city to fly to Fiji from?

Auckland and Brisbane are consistently the cheapest origin cities for flights to Fiji, because they are the shortest sectors into Nadi and carry the most competition, including low-cost operators. Sydney and Melbourne follow closely. From outside the region, the US West Coast is the cheapest long-haul gateway, with Los Angeles and San Francisco fares often 30 to 40 per cent below equivalent fares from Europe. If you are flying from Europe or the Gulf, routing through Los Angeles, Singapore or Sydney rather than taking a single-carrier connection usually produces the lowest total price.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Fiji?

February is generally the cheapest month to fly to Fiji, with March and November close behind. These fall outside the Australian and New Zealand school holidays and outside the peak dry-season travel window, so demand drops and the fare buckets stay open longer. February is also the height of the wet season, which is why prices are low — expect short, heavy afternoon showers and high humidity rather than all-day rain. The most expensive months are July and August, driven by the Australian winter holidays, and the second half of December around Christmas and New Year.

Which airlines fly to Fiji?

Fiji Airways is the national carrier and operates the widest network into Nadi, including nonstop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch, Singapore and Tokyo. Virgin Australia and Qantas compete from Australia, Jetstar operates low-cost services from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Air New Zealand flies from Auckland and seasonally Christchurch, and United Airlines connects San Francisco. Fares from Australia and New Zealand are the most competitive, which is why the region has the lowest prices into Fiji.

How far in advance should I book flights to Fiji?

Book three to five months ahead for travel in July, August or December, and two to three months ahead for the shoulder and low seasons. Fiji fares behave like most leisure routes: the cheapest buckets open around six months out, get consumed steadily through the peak booking window, and rise steeply inside six weeks of departure. Sale fares from Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia appear several times a year and are usually worth waiting a few weeks for if your travel is in the low season. Anything inside three weeks is almost always expensive.

Is it cheaper to fly to Nadi or Suva?

Nadi is almost always cheaper and always the better choice for an international arrival. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is Fiji's main long-haul gateway and takes all the nonstop flights from Australia, New Zealand, the US and Asia. Suva's Nausori Airport handles domestic and a small number of regional services, and there is no long-haul international option. Fly into Nadi, then either take a domestic flight to Suva or drive the 190km Coral Coast road, which takes around three and a half hours.

Do I need a visa to travel to Fiji?

Most visitors do not need a visa for tourism in Fiji, including travellers from Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and the European Union. Entry is normally granted on arrival for stays of up to four months, provided you hold a return or onward ticket, a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and proof of accommodation. Travellers from other countries should check the current requirements with the Fiji Immigration Department before booking, and every passenger should confirm entry rules close to departure, since they can change.

How much does it cost to get from Nadi Airport to the islands?

Transfers from Nadi to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands are a significant addition to the flight price. A shared speedboat or catamaran transfer to the closest Mamanucas runs around US$60 to US$120 per person each way, while a private water taxi costs US$250 to US$500. Further out, the Yasawa Flyer catamaran charges by sector, roughly US$150 to US$250 return, and outer-island resorts served by plane add US$100 to US$250 each way. Book the transfer with the resort when you book the flight — spaces are limited and last-minute pricing is higher.