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Cheap flights from Cairns to Port Vila from $894

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — VLI
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cairns to Port Vila
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Port Vila that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Sat 14/206:00CNS - VLI
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/215:15VLI - CNS
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$894
Mon 26/106:00CNS - VLI
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/115:15VLI - CNS
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$937
Sun 18/117:35CNS - VLI
2 stops43h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 22/116:50VLI - CNS
2 stops25h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/12$2,609

Find flight deals from Cairns to Port Vila

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Round-trip from

$894

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$746
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 10m total
  • Cairns to Port Vila
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Port Vila that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Port Vila

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 14/2

06:00-12:20

1 stop29h 20m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 21/2

15:15-09:05

2 stops42h 50m

$894

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 26/1

06:00-13:45

1 stop6h 45m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Thu 29/1

15:15-08:20

1 stop18h 05m

$937

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sun 18/1

17:35-13:40

2 stops43h 05m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Thu 22/1

16:50-16:50

2 stops25h 00m

$2,609

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Deals found on 31/12

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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 $619.

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 36m.

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 44m.

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 31 December 2025.
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
433 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

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

    Currently priced at $644, 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 16% 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?

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Port Vila

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$644Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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