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Cheap flights from Cairns to Vanuatu from $399

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — VLI
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Vanuatu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Vanuatu flight deals. Data was last updated 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$608

One-way from

$399

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$778
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/2-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Cairns to Vanuatu
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Cairns to Vanuatu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Best flights from Cairns to Vanuatu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Vanuatu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 November 2025.

Tue 3/217:20CNS - VLI
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 7/214:45VLI - CNS
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/11$608
Tue 3/218:05CNS - VLI
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:45VLI - CNS
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$885

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Vanuatu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 3/2

17:20-15:55

1 stop21h 35m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 7/2

14:45-16:40

1 stop26h 55m

$608

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 3/2

18:05-15:55

2 stops20h 50m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 7/2

14:45-17:30

2 stops27h 45m

$885

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 3/1

06:00-18:20

1 stop11h 20m

$399

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Deals found on 1/11

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to VU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Vanuatu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Vanuatu in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Vanuatu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vanuatu. 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 Vanuatu. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Vanuatu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Vanuatu?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Vanuatu from Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Vanuatu?

    A quick flight from Cairns to Vanuatu can take about 21h 35m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $608. Cairns and Vanuatu are separated by a distance of 2395 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Vanuatu?

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$660Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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