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Cheap flights from Cairns to Vanuatu from $405

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — VLI
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$716

One-way from

$406

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$749
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 29/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Cairns to Vanuatu
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Cairns to Vanuatu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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 18 September 2025.

Sat 29/1111:40CNS - VLI
1 stop25h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 6/1214:45VLI - CNS
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/9$716
Tue 23/906:00CNS - VLI
1 stop11h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/911:15VLI - CNS
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/9$734
Thu 9/1017:25CNS - VLI
1 stop15h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 18/1015:25VLI - CNS
1 stop20h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/9$745
Mon 13/1006:00CNS - VLI
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 17/1015:25VLI - CNS
1 stop8h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$809
Wed 26/1118:05CNS - VLI
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1216:50VLI - CNS
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$871
Wed 15/1005:45CNS - VLI
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1015:05VLI - CNS
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$875
Tue 14/1018:00CNS - VLI
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1015:05VLI - CNS
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$916
Sat 11/1006:00CNS - VLI
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1015:05VLI - CNS
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$953
Sat 29/1118:05CNS - VLI
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:45VLI - CNS
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$956

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Vanuatu that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Vanuatu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Thu 9/10

17:25-10:15

1 stop15h 50m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 18/10

15:25-11:10

1 stop20h 45m

$745

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

$772

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Mon 13/10

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Fri 17/10

15:25-23:20

1 stop8h 55m

$809

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Sat 29/11

14:40-13:45

1 stop22h 05m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Sat 6/12

14:45-16:45

2 stops27h 00m

$862

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Wed 15/10

05:45-14:00

1 stop31h 15m

Port Vila Bauerfield

Fri 17/10

15:05-08:25

1 stop18h 20m

$875

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 23/9

21:00-18:00

1 stop20h 00m

$405

CairnsPort Vila

CNS - VLI

CNSVLI

Cairns

Tue 23/9

13:40-14:10

3 stops23h 30m

$1,148

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

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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 18 September 2025.

When flying from Cairns to Vanuatu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 18 September 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
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 15h 50m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $745. 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?

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

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

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

  • 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 $335). Flying from Cairns to Vanuatu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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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Top airline flying from Cairns to Vanuatu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$647Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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