Fiji Airways FJ971 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the FJ971 flight operated by Fiji Airways on Oct 31, 2026, flying from Nadi (NAN) to Cairns (CNS), departed at 09:01 (local time in Nadi, UTC+12) and is expected to arrive at 11:41 (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) at Cairns Airport (CNS).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m early
4h 50m
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En route
Your flight has departed Nadi and is expected to arrive in Cairns at 11:41.
4h 50m
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Nadi (NAN)
Nadi (NAN)
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FJ971 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the FJ971 flight from Nadi to Cairns on 10/31/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 10m. The aircraft has 170 seats.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
4y, 10m
Seats
170
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
95°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
130 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for FJ971
Trip.com historical records show that the last FJ971 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from NAN at approximately 08:55. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 11:18.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Nadi (NAN) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 09:09 | 11:59 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Nadi (NAN) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 09:24 | 12:13 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Nadi (NAN) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 09:11 | 11:45 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Nadi (NAN) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 08:40 | 11:19 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Nadi (NAN) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 09:03 | 11:28 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Nadi (NAN) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 08:55 | 11:18 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Nadi (NAN) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 09:01 | 11:41 | En route |
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FJ971 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of FJ971 is 80% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
17
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight fj971?
Flight fj971 has departed (status: En route). Departure 09:01, estimated arrival 11:41 (updated Oct 31, 2026).Is flight fj971 on time today?
Flight fj971 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 09:01 and is estimated to arrive at 11:41.Has flight fj971 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight fj971 is scheduled to depart at 08:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:01, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 31, 2026).When is flight fj971 scheduled to arrive?
Flight fj971 is scheduled to arrive at 11:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:41. Status is En route as of Oct 31, 2026.What route does flight fj971 fly?
Flight fj971 is operated by Fiji Airways from Nadi (NAN) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight fj971?
Track flight fj971 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight fj971 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If fj971 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 31, 2026). Contact Fiji Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight fj971 departed from Nadi?
Flight fj971 has departed from Nadi (NAN) at 09:01 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight fj971?
Flight fj971 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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Time on arrival: Nadi 13:41
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