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Cheap flights from Cairns to Port Vila from $389

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — VLI
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Port Vila
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Port Vila. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 March 2026.

Sun 18/1006:00
CNS
-
VLI
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1016:50
VLI
-
CNS
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$724
Tue 14/416:55
CNS
-
VLI
1 stop20h 50m
Virgin Australia
Tue 21/415:15
VLI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/3$728
Tue 8/1211:40
CNS
-
VLI
1 stop25h 05m
Virgin Australia
Sat 12/1214:45
VLI
-
CNS
1 stop21h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 16/3$750
Tue 1/1214:40
CNS
-
VLI
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1216:50
VLI
-
CNS
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$762
Mon 18/506:00
CNS
-
VLI
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Mon 25/515:15
VLI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/3$779
Sat 2/513:55
CNS
-
VLI
1 stop26h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sat 9/515:15
VLI
-
CNS
1 stop22h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$794
Mon 20/716:35
CNS
-
VLI
2 stops20h 40m
Virgin Australia
Mon 27/715:15
VLI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/3$818

Find flight deals from Cairns to Port Vila

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Port Vila (VLI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$728

One-way from

$389

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$351
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/7-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • Cairns to Port Vila
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cairns to Port Vila
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Port Vila that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Port Vila that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 20/7

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Mon 27/7

15:15-23:20

1 stop9h 05m

$728

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Mon 25/5

15:15-08:40

1 stop18h 25m

$779

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 2/5

13:55-17:05

1 stop26h 10m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 9/5

15:15-13:10

1 stop22h 55m

$794

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 14/4

19:25-15:00

2 stops18h 35m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Tue 21/4

14:45-18:25

2 stops28h 40m

$872

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Mon 25/5

16:50-08:30

2 stops40h 40m

$896

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Tue 5/5

15:10-08:30

1 stop18h 20m

$925

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 2/5

13:40-14:10

2 stops23h 30m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 9/5

15:05-11:50

2 stops21h 45m

$1,096

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 2/5

15:45-16:05

3 stops23h 20m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 9/5

16:50-16:55

2 stops25h 05m

$2,420
Cheapest one-way

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 13/4

12:40-13:45

1 stop24h 05m

$395
Fastest single journey

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 11/4

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

$417

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Port Vila

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Port Vila?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Port Vila chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 95% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Port Vila on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Port Vila?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Port Vila, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $585.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Port Vila?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Port Vila, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Port Vila?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Port Vila, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Port Vila

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Port Vila. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Port Vila. Reviews last updated 18 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Port Vila have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Port Vila. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Port Vila?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Cairns to Port Vila in about 7h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Cairns to Port Vila is about 2395 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Port Vila round-trip?

    Currently priced at $602, Virgin Australia will fly you from Cairns to Port Vila and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Virgin Australia is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Port Vila that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Port Vila flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Port Vila?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Port Vila.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Port Vila?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Port Vila by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Port Vila

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$602Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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