Fiji Airways has launched yet another Australian service, with a route between Cairns and Nadi Fiji set to commence on April 10, 2025.

The thrice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on the state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

This is the first time Australians in Northern Queensland will be able to fly directly to Fiji, with the flight taking approximately four hours and thirty minutes.

The new Cairns to Nadi route will add 53,000 seats a year into the market and expands Fiji Airways global network, offering Australians and tourists convenient access to the Northern Hemisphere.

The new route aligns with Fiji Airways Nadi – Dallas Fort Worth schedule, operating on the same days, and allows passengers travelling from Cairns to Dallas and vice versa a seamless and time-efficient connection, via Nadi.

From there, travellers have access to other destinations across America and beyond.

Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO, André Viljoen, said the new route marks the sixth direct service from Australia to Fiji, creating new opportunities for travel.

“Our new service to Cairns is a further step in our network expansion, providing more travel options and enhanced connectivity for our customers,” he said.

“Northern Australia holds a special allure for many of our travellers, and we’re proud to bring them closer to it. This route also offers convenient onward connections from Cairns to Dallas via Nadi, making it easier than ever for travellers to access North America.”

Queensland Tourism Minister, Andrew Powell, said the new flights will provide a significant boost for Far North Queensland tourism operators.

“More visitors from across the South Pacific and the USA will experience the wonders of Tropical North Queensland when these new flights start touching down direct from Fiji,” he said.

“They will carry up to 26,593 inbound passengers every year, generating more than $12 million per year in overnight visitor spend and creating 130 direct and indirect peak jobs.

“The flights will provide another avenue into Cairns for Fijian students and their families, and another freight route out for exports like fresh produce and seafood.

“The Queensland Government is proud to support these new services as we formulate a 20-year tourism plan to showcase Queensland’s natural beauty to the world, including the reef, rainforests, beaches and the outback.”

The new Cairns route will help to strengthen tourism, trade and cultural exchange between the two countries, reinforcing Fiji Airways’ role in connecting the South Pacific with the world.

Fiji Airways’ award-winning service and renowned hospitality will delight guests, on the state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Economy passengers can enjoy complimentary full-flight text WiFi on the new service and business class guests have access to complimentary full-flight browsing Wi-i to stay connected whilst travelling.