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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Port Vila

August 12 - August 21

Cheapest

SFO - Port Vila

$933

$907

Round trip

October 16 - October 23

Best

SFO - Port Vila

$1,013

$934

Round trip

August 12 - August 19

SFO - Port Vila

$944

$1,025

Round trip

October 16 - November 1

SFO - Port Vila

$1,000

$1,058

Round trip

August 26 - September 11

SFO - Port Vila

$934

$1,075

Round trip

August 30 - September 11

SFO - Port Vila

$937

$1,092

Round trip

November 6 - November 15

SFO - Port Vila

$927

$1,099

Round trip

August 5 - August 21

Earliest

SFO - Port Vila

$908

$1,109

Round trip

August 26 - September 16

SFO - Port Vila

$927

$1,113

Round trip

August 9 - August 14

SFO - Port Vila

$971

$1,116

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Port Vila, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $529. This is significantly lower than other times of the year, making it an optimal period for budget-conscious planning. Following October, September offers a median fare of $758, and August presents a median of $835, providing additional options for more economical travel.
Fares for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila typically range from $1036–$1597, with a median price of $1228. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals may require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for price alerts to help secure better rates.
When considering how long is the flight from San Francisco to Port Vila, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 28h 30m. This route is characterized by connecting itineraries, as most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares are non-stop, and connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers to reach Port Vila.
The distance between San Francisco and Port Vila is approximately 9489 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Port Vila

Regular price: $799 - $1,731

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila is between $799 and $1731. The current lowest deal is $1075 with Fiji Airways, for travel from August 26 to September 11.

now $1,075

Low $799

High $1,731

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

Flights from SFO to VLI are cheapest in October, with a median price of $529. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $1556. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $529

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,556

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Port Vila

Sun, Jul 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

Fiji Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$920

$1,710

One-way

Fri, Jul 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$920

$3,054

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

Fiji Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$896

$1,370

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

Fiji Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$888

$1,370

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

Fiji Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$906

$1,223

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

Fiji Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$978

$1,267

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 23

$1,013  →  $934

8%

9 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 21

$933  →  $907

3%

16 nights

Oct 16 - Nov 1

$1,000  →  $1,058

6%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$944  →  $1,025

9%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

San Francisco - Port Vila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Port Vila are above the typical level, with a median price of $1228.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $529

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila, at $529.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 30m

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Port Vila typically average 28h 30m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available from San Francisco to Port Vila; all routes include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers connecting flights

Fiji Airways offers connecting flights from San Francisco to Port Vila, with 43 deals historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila appear frequently, about 0.7 times a day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$907

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Bauerfield International (VLI)

Cheapest

Bauerfield International Airport is the primary gateway to Port Vila and the island of Efate.

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

💸 Flights from ~$907

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Santo-Pekoa International (SON)

Santo-Pekoa International is the secondary international airport of Vanuatu and accessible via domestic flights from Port Vila.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1727

La Tontouta International (NOU)

Cheapest

La Tontouta International is a major regional international hub with direct flight links to Vanuatu, but requires an international border crossing.

📍 ~260 km from Port Vila (reachable by international flight)

💸 Flights from ~$1352

Ouanaham (LIF)

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

📍 ~240 km from Port Vila (reachable by international transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1632

Ouvéa (UVE)

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

📍 ~200 km from Port Vila (reachable by international transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1671

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Vila

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From SFO

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Oct 14

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$6,264

From SFO

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Oct 15

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$6,286

From SFO

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Sep 23

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$6,293

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Oct 14

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$6,301

From SFO

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Oct 28

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$6,311

From SFO

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Oct 15

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$6,378

From SFO

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Dec 10

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$6,387

From SFO

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Oct 20

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,304

From SFO

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Oct 20

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,358

From SFO

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Oct 20

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,358

From SFO

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Oct 20

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,358

From SFO

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Oct 20

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,358

From SFO

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Nov 17

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,427

From SFO

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Nov 17

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,427

From SFO

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Nov 17

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,427

From SFO

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Nov 17

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,427

From SFO

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Nov 17

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,427

From SFO

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Nov 17

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,427

From SFO

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Nov 17

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,427

From SFO

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Dec 10

Port Vila, Vanuatu

74% AI deal score

$6,436

From SFO

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Aug 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

73% AI deal score

$6,405

From SFO

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Aug 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

73% AI deal score

$6,430

From SFO

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Aug 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

73% AI deal score

$6,433

From SFO

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Aug 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

73% AI deal score

$6,433

From SFO

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Aug 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

73% AI deal score

$6,433

From SFO

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Aug 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

73% AI deal score

$6,433

From SFO

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Aug 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

73% AI deal score

$6,433

From SFO

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Sep 06

Port Vila, Vanuatu

68% AI deal score

$9,670

From SFO

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Aug 12

Port Vila, Vanuatu

65% AI deal score

$10,542

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's worth monitoring fares. Generally, booking several months before your trip is a good strategy.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of getting to and from alternative airports.