Cheap flights from Cairns to Vanuatu from $397

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — VLI
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$678

One-way from

$397

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$743
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/2-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cairns to Vanuatu
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 15m total
  • Cairns to Vanuatu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Vanuatu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Vanuatu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Sun 12/1009:20CNS - VLI
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1019:00VLI - CNS
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$704
Mon 15/1206:00CNS - VLI
1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 15/114:45VLI - CNS
1 stop9h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/8$742
Sat 11/1014:50CNS - VLI
1 stop26h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 18/1015:25VLI - CNS
1 stop20h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/8$760
Mon 13/1019:50CNS - VLI
2 stops45h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/1015:25VLI - CNS
1 stop8h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/8$829
Mon 13/1018:40CNS - VLI
1 stop18h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 20/1015:05VLI - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$848
Sun 12/1009:20CNS - VLI
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/1019:00VLI - CNS
2 stops38h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/8$909

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Vanuatu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 3/2

11:40-13:45

1 stop25h 05m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 7/2

14:45-11:00

1 stop21h 15m

$678

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sun 12/10

09:20-18:00

1 stop7h 40m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sun 19/10

19:00-08:25

1 stop14h 25m

$704

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 15/12

06:00-18:20

1 stop11h 20m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Thu 15/1

14:45-23:05

1 stop9h 20m

$742

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 11/10

14:50-18:00

1 stop26h 10m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 18/10

15:25-11:10

1 stop20h 45m

$760

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 13/10

19:50-18:15

2 stops45h 25m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Mon 20/10

15:25-23:20

1 stop8h 55m

$829

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Thu 25/9

21:00-10:15

1 stop12h 15m

$397

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Wed 3/9

05:45-15:00

1 stop8h 15m

$412

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 9/9

19:00-15:00

1 stop19h 00m

$451

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 6/9

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

$463

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sun 7/9

06:45-15:00

1 stop31h 15m

$481

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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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 29 August 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.

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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.

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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 25h 05m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $678. 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?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Vanuatu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Vanuatu (average of $345). Flying from Cairns to Vanuatu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $450). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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