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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

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Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to Port Vila

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Christchurch to Port Vila

September 3 - September 5

Cheapest
Best

CHC - Port Vila

$610

$446

Round trip

August 24 - August 28

CHC - Port Vila

$503

$447

Round trip

August 23 - August 26

CHC - Port Vila

$503

$447

Round trip

August 20 - August 26

CHC - Port Vila

$493

$447

Round trip

August 13 - August 19

Earliest

CHC - Port Vila

$484

$447

Round trip

September 20 - September 26

CHC - Port Vila

$605

$447

Round trip

September 13 - September 19

CHC - Port Vila

$603

$447

Round trip

September 10 - September 18

CHC - Port Vila

$587

$447

Round trip

September 5 - September 19

CHC - Port Vila

$567

$448

Round trip

September 12 - September 20

CHC - Port Vila

$587

$448

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

Right now, 17% of recent fares for cheap flights from Christchurch to Port Vila are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $489–$679, with a median of $567. Current fares are near the typical level, indicating a stable pricing environment for travelers planning this journey. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila, the data indicates that January and February offer the lowest median fares, at $425 and $427 respectively. October also presents a more affordable option, with a median fare of $497. These months stand out as the most budget-friendly periods for this route.
A typical journey from Christchurch to Port Vila takes about 10h 0m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 24.8% of recent fares are for direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila, meaning the majority of travelers will experience one or more stops on their trip.
The distance between Christchurch and Port Vila is 2895 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant travel duration, often requiring a full day of travel when accounting for layovers and airport procedures.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Port Vila

Regular price: $509 - $1,385

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila is typically between $509 and $1385. The current lowest deal is $446 with Fiji Airways for travel from September 3 to September 5.

now $446

Low $509

High $1,385

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila is January, with a median price of $425. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $763. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $425

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $763

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Direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

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Solomon Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Port Vila

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Fiji Airways

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$439

$829

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Solomon Airlines

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

$405

$855

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Solomon Airlines

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

$409

$867

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

QantasLink

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

QantasLink

$450

$903

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

QantasLink

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

QantasLink

$450

$898

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

QantasLink

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

QantasLink

$438

$881

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$610  →  $446

27%

6 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 26

$605  →  $447

26%

6 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 19

$603  →  $447

26%

8 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 18

$587  →  $447

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

Christchurch - Port Vila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Christchurch to Port Vila are below the typical level, with deals around $446.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10 hours, 0 minutes

Flights from Christchurch to Port Vila typically take 10 hours, 0 minutes, covering 2895 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 24.8% of deals are for direct flights; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Solomon Airlines offers direct flights

Solomon Airlines provides direct flight options on this route, among other carriers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a great option for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$446

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Bauerfield International (VLI)

Cheapest

Bauerfield International Airport is the primary gateway to Port Vila and Vanuatu's stunning islands.

📍 ~5 km from Port Vila (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$446

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Santo-Pekoa International (SON)

Santo-Pekoa International is a secondary international airport in Vanuatu, accessible via domestic flights from Port Vila.

📍 ~250 km from Port Vila (reachable by domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$1127

La Tontouta International (NOU)

Cheapest

La Tontouta International is a major regional international hub with direct flight links to Vanuatu.

📍 ~280 km from Port Vila (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$502

Ouanaham (LIF)

Ouanaham is geographically close to Vanuatu, but offers very limited connectivity and requires international transit.

📍 ~220 km from Port Vila (requires international transit)

💸 Flights from ~$799

Ouvéa (UVE)

Ouvéa is geographically close to Vanuatu, but has very limited connectivity and requires international transit.

📍 ~180 km from Port Vila (requires international transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1030

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Vila

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Best Elite deals to Port Vila

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From CHC

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Sep 19

Port Vila, Vanuatu

84% AI deal score

$2,460

$1,309

Save $1,151

From CHC

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Jul 30

Port Vila, Vanuatu

81% AI deal score

$2,175

$1,309

Save $866

From CHC

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Jul 30

Port Vila, Vanuatu

81% AI deal score

$2,151

$1,309

Save $842

From CHC

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Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

72% AI deal score

$1,838

$1,378

Save $460

From CHC

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Aug 02

Port Vila, Vanuatu

72% AI deal score

$1,763

$1,378

Save $385

From CHC

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Oct 22

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,679

$1,378

Save $301

From CHC

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Nov 22

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,645

$1,378

Save $267

From CHC

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Nov 05

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,635

$1,378

Save $257

From CHC

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Nov 12

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,659

$1,378

Save $281

From CHC

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Nov 05

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,639

$1,378

Save $261

From CHC

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Nov 29

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,631

$1,378

Save $253

From CHC

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Nov 19

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,652

$1,378

Save $274

From CHC

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Nov 19

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,643

$1,378

Save $265

From CHC

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Nov 22

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,652

$1,378

Save $274

From CHC

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Oct 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,643

$1,378

Save $265

From CHC

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Nov 29

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,666

$1,378

Save $288

From CHC

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Nov 01

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,643

$1,378

Save $265

From CHC

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Nov 05

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,635

$1,378

Save $257

From CHC

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Nov 22

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,686

$1,378

Save $308

From CHC

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Nov 05

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,706

$1,378

Save $328

From CHC

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Oct 25

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,677

$1,378

Save $299

From CHC

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Nov 05

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,635

$1,378

Save $257

From CHC

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Oct 22

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,679

$1,378

Save $301

From CHC

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Oct 22

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,668

$1,378

Save $290

From CHC

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Nov 05

Port Vila, Vanuatu

71% AI deal score

$1,646

$1,378

Save $268

From CHC

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Oct 08

Port Vila, Vanuatu

70% AI deal score

$1,624

$1,378

Save $246

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Oct 08

Port Vila, Vanuatu

70% AI deal score

$1,628

$1,378

Save $250

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Jul 09

Port Vila, Vanuatu

69% AI deal score

$1,542

$1,378

Save $164

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Jul 19

Port Vila, Vanuatu

69% AI deal score

$1,497

$1,378

Save $119

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Jul 16

Port Vila, Vanuatu

69% AI deal score

$1,486

$1,378

Save $108

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $556. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw an average price of $652, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) averaged $711. For those booking 60 or more days in advance, the average price was $664, suggesting that booking too early may not yield the best savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Port Vila was considered to be $489 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $567. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were $489 or lower. For travelers seeking to stay within a reasonable budget, aiming for a fare below $489 would be advisable.

Historically, January and February have offered the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Port Vila, with median prices of $425 and $427 respectively. October also presented a relatively lower median price of $497. The annual median price for this route is $567, indicating that these months typically provide savings compared to the yearly average.

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