Cheap flights from Christchurch to Suva

December and January are the expensive stretch, with holiday travel and summer demand pushing fares up. February is the cheapest month in the calendar shown, and the listed months run from November to May. If your dates are flexible, look at departures either side of the weekend, since midweek flights can be easier to price-shop than weekend ones.

The difference a traveller feels is between a fare that bundles the basics and one that charges for each extra. Fiji Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar all appear on this route, but none of the itineraries is nonstop, so every option includes at least one connection. Check the fare rules for baggage, meals and seat selection before comparing totals, because the cheapest headline fare may not include the same things.

Arriving late in the day changes the tone of the trip, because the airport is quieter and onward transport is less frequent. Nausori serves Suva and sits outside the city, so allow time for the road transfer into town. Taxis and local buses are the usual ways in, but late arrivals make it worth checking the last departure before you book. Watch for a long gap between landing and reaching your accommodation, especially after an evening connection.

Currency

FJD (F$)

Power sockets

Type I · 240 V

Language

Fiji Hindi, Fijian, English

Emergency number

000, 911, 919

Calling code

+679

Internet domain

.fj

Population of Suva

88 k (2009)

Time zone

UTC+12 (Pacific/Fiji)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what the fare includes, especially checked baggage, seat selection and meals, because the cheapest ticket may charge for each.
• Confirm your departure is from Christchurch and your arrival is Nausori before you pay.
• Allow enough connection time if your itinerary is ticketed on separate bookings.
• Check Fiji entry requirements and passport validity before booking.
• Compare February with December and January if your dates are flexible.
• Watch the transfer into Suva after a late arrival.