Cheap Flights to Cassidy International Airport

Dreaming of a remote Pacific fishing and diving getaway? Discover flights to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) on Kiritimati, one of the world’s largest coral atolls and a niche but rewarding travel destination.

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About Cassidy International Airport (CXI)

Cassidy International Airport is located north of Banana, a settlement on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), part of Kiribati’s Line Islands group in the central Pacific. As of late 2025, the airport handles approximately seven flights per week, serving as the primary gateway for both domestic and international travel to the island, with international services typically operating two to three times weekly, adjusted seasonally for peak tourism periods.

Airport code

CXI (ICAO: PLCH)

Location

Banana, Kiritimati, Kiribati

Airlines serving CXI

Fiji Airways, Air Kiribati

Popular Routes to and from Kiritimati

Fiji Airways anchors Kiritimati’s international connections, alongside Air Kiribati’s domestic service within the Line Islands.

Route Type

Popular Connections

International

Honolulu (Hawaii), Nadi (Fiji)

Domestic

Tabuaeran, Teraina

Best Time to Book Flights to Kiritimati

Booking well in advance is recommended given the airport’s limited weekly flight frequency. Demand rises during peak fly-fishing season, so booking further ahead is advisable for travel during that period.

About Kiritimati

Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is one of the largest coral atolls in the world by land area, part of Kiribati’s remote Line Islands group in the central Pacific. The island draws a dedicated following of international visitors for its world-class saltwater fly fishing, scuba diving, and birdwatching opportunities.

Things to Know When Flying Into Kiritimati

Fiji Airways operates the airport’s only intercontinental route, a year-round nonstop flight to Honolulu taking about 3 hours.
Air Kiribati connects Kiritimati to nearby Tabuaeran and Teraina using De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.
The terminal has capacity for up to 100 passengers per flight, reflecting the airport’s low-volume, niche traffic.
There are no direct flights between Kiritimati and Europe, Asia, or most other world regions; connections typically route through Honolulu or Nadi.

FAQs — Flights to Cassidy International Airport

Fiji Airways provides the main international service to Cassidy International Airport, flying to Honolulu and Nadi, while Air Kiribati operates domestic flights within the Line Islands.

Yes, Fiji Airways operates the airport's only intercontinental route, a year-round nonstop flight to Honolulu, Hawaii, taking about 3 hours.

Cassidy International Airport handles roughly seven flights per week, with international service typically operating two to three times weekly, subject to seasonal adjustments.

Kiritimati is known for world-class saltwater fly fishing, scuba diving, and birdwatching, drawing a niche group of international visitors to this remote Pacific atoll.

Booking well in advance is recommended given the limited weekly flight frequency, particularly for travel during peak fishing season.

Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is part of Kiribati's Line Islands group in the central Pacific Ocean, one of the largest coral atolls in the world by land area.

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