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Cheap flights to Fiji

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Travel insights for flights to Fiji

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Fiji including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Fiji?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Fiji takes 46 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Fiji from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Fiji?

The cheapest airline flying from Johannesburg to Fiji is Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Fiji by month

Plan your trip to Fiji by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fiji ranges from 10.0 - 380.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 380.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Fiji when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Fiji by month

Plan your trip to Fiji by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fiji, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

Fiji climate

Fiji has a tropical climate. The winters are dry and warm and the summers are hot and wet. Winter temperatures can still reach up to 30 degrees, but the evenings will be cool. The cyclone season runs November to April.

Getting around Fiji

There are several airlines offering flights around Fiji including Pacific Sun, Air Fiji, Pacific Island Seaplanes and Island Hoppers Helicopters. Domestic airstrips and airports are dotted around the islands including at Nadi, Nausori, Mana Island, Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni, Vanua Balavu, Kadavu, Lakeba and Moala. 

There is good ferry service to the Mamanuca Islands and Yasawa Islands. The Yasawa Flyer catamaran departs from the marina at Denarau every day. 

Air-conditioned coaches connect the resorts with major towns, but travelling on the local open-window buses is a great way of getting around Fiji and experiencing it like a local. 

Taxis and share-taxis are plentiful and cheap. FJ$2.50 ($1.50 AU) is about what you’ll pay to travel in the average town or city.

What is good to know if travelling to Fiji?

  • World Heritage status from UNESCO is awaited, but Levuka has plenty to recommend it. It’s Fiji’s old capital on Ovalau Island east of Viti Levu. It’s a town of many “firsts” in Fiji: the first permanent European settlement in the pacific islands, had the first bank, the first public school, the first hospital, the first Wesleyan, Methodist, and Anglican churches. 
  • Tipping practices: Fijians don’t expect visitors to tip but if you do experience exemplary service after you’ve taken cheap flights to Fiji, by all means treat your server with a generous tip. 
  • Catch a rugby game if you can. It is the most popular sport in Fiji. According to a survey by the International Rugby Board, there are more post-schools rugby players than in New Zealand and almost as many as in Australia.
  • After taking in the sights and smells of Suva’s municipal market, take a trip to Colo-i-Suva Forest Park. The park was once a tropical lowland rainforest but has been interplanted with mahogany. It’s one of the best ecotourism attractions in Fiji.
  • The Garden of the Sleeping Giant is located close to Nadi. These landscaped gardens were created by the actor Raymond Burr (Perry Mason and Ironside) in the 1970s and are home to an impressive collection of orchids. The beautiful gardens are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
  • When is the best time to fly to Fiji?

    There’s no bad time to visit Fiji but watch out for cyclone season (November to April).  Peak Season: June-September is the high season when most Australian and New Zealand visitors take cheap flights to Fiji.  Off Season:December to February is the low season.  Shoulder Season: May and September are shoulder months.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Fiji if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Fiji on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Fiji?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Fiji.

  • Does Nadi have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nadi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nadi?

    Yes. Nadi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Absolute Beachfront Fiji is the closest property to Nadi (0,0 km away from Nadi).

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