How many flights from Christchurch to Port Vila are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 26.6% of flights from Christchurch to Port Vila were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila?

A direct flight from Christchurch to Port Vila typically takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2895 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 9 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route. Travelers should account for these varying travel times based on their chosen flight type.

How often do cheap flights from Christchurch to Port Vila come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Christchurch to Port Vila come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deal availability across the trailing quarter. Travelers looking for good value on this route can expect to find opportunities regularly. This consistent availability suggests that patience and monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a favorable fare.

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CHC - Port Vila
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NZ$818
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Christchurch to Port Vila: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

Right now, the share of recent fares from Christchurch to Port Vila classified as a good price is 0%. For cheap flights from Christchurch to Port Vila, fares typically range from $490–$754, with a median of $567. Current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are higher than usual for this route.

A typical journey from Christchurch to Port Vila takes about 10h 0m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2895 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $425, and February, where the median fare is $427. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $497.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Port Vila

Regular price: NZ$778 - NZ$2,416

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

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila is NZD778 to NZD2416. The current lowest deal is NZD830 with Solomon Airlines for travel from Oct 18 to Oct 24.

now NZ$830

Low NZ$778

High NZ$2,416

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

The cheapest month to fly from CHC to VLI 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 NZ$425

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$763

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

Solomon Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Port Vila

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$819

NZ$828

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$842

NZ$828

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$814

NZ$942

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$914

NZ$1,258

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Jetstar, Fiji Airways

NZ$853

NZ$882

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$914

NZ$1,512

One-way

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

Jan 31 - Feb 28

NZ$1,160 → NZ$1,003

14%

27 nights

Jan 31 - Feb 27

NZ$1,160 → NZ$1,003

14%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

NZ$1,048 → NZ$996

6 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 19

NZ$1,046 → NZ$996

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

Christchurch - Port Vila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Christchurch to Port Vila are above the typical level at $830.

📅 Best time to fly

January, February, and October offer lower median prices.

Historically, January ($425), February ($427), and October ($497) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 10 hours 0 minutes.

Flights from Christchurch to Port Vila typically have a median duration of 10 hours 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 26.6% of recent routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Solomon Airlines offers direct flights on this route.

Solomon Airlines is available for direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Historically, deals for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila have been frequent.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$669

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Bauerfield International (VLI)

Cheapest

Bauerfield International Airport is the primary gateway to Port Vila and Vanuatu's Efate island.

📍 ~4 km from Port Vila (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$674

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Santo-Pekoa International (SON)

Santo-Pekoa International is the closest alternative within Vanuatu, offering regional international connections.

📍 ~360 km from Port Vila (requires domestic flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,962

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From CHC

Elite

Sep 28

Port Vila, Vanuatu

84% AI deal score

$2,457

$1,329

Save $1,128

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Sep 28

Port Vila, Vanuatu

84% AI deal score

$2,486

$1,329

Save $1,157

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 04

Port Vila, Vanuatu

83% AI deal score

$2,175

$1,295

Save $880

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 08

Port Vila, Vanuatu

83% AI deal score

$2,318

$1,330

Save $988

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 22

Port Vila, Vanuatu

83% AI deal score

$2,302

$1,330

Save $972

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Sep 28

Port Vila, Vanuatu

83% AI deal score

$2,678

$1,564

Save $1,114

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 10

Port Vila, Vanuatu

82% AI deal score

$2,153

$1,312

Save $841

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 09

Port Vila, Vanuatu

82% AI deal score

$2,154

$1,312

Save $842

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 11

Port Vila, Vanuatu

82% AI deal score

$2,153

$1,313

Save $840

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 19

Port Vila, Vanuatu

82% AI deal score

$2,186

$1,329

Save $857

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Sep 28

Port Vila, Vanuatu

82% AI deal score

$2,527

$1,564

Save $963

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 08

Port Vila, Vanuatu

81% AI deal score

$2,157

$1,330

Save $827

Fiji Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

Historically, the best prices for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila are found when booking in the '28-59 days' window. During this period, the average price is typically around $556. Booking within '0-6 days' of departure tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $711. Even booking '60+ days' out is generally higher, averaging $664, suggesting that flexibility within the optimal window can lead to savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is typically around $490. The median price observed for this route was $567. Prices can go higher, with the 75th percentile reaching $754. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $490 threshold.

Historically, January and February tend to offer the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Port Vila. In January, the median price was $425, while in February, it was $427. October also showed a relatively lower median price of $497, compared to the annual median of $567. Travelers looking for more affordable options might consider planning their trips during these months.

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Christchurch to Port Vila: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Port Vila

Regular price: NZ$778 - NZ$2,416

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

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila is NZD778 to NZD2416. The current lowest deal is NZD830 with Solomon Airlines for travel from Oct 18 to Oct 24.

now NZ$830

Low NZ$778

High NZ$2,416

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$425

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$763

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

Solomon Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Port Vila

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$819

NZ$828

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$842

NZ$828

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$814

NZ$942

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Solomon Airlines

NZ$914

NZ$1,258

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Jetstar, Fiji Airways

NZ$853

NZ$882

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Port Vila

Christchurch (CHC) - Port Vila (VLI)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$914

NZ$1,512

One-way

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

Jan 31 - Feb 28

NZ$1,160 → NZ$1,003

14%

27 nights

Jan 31 - Feb 27

NZ$1,160 → NZ$1,003

14%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

NZ$1,048 → NZ$996

6 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 19

NZ$1,046 → NZ$996

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

Christchurch - Port Vila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Christchurch to Port Vila are above the typical level at $830.

📅 Best time to fly

January, February, and October offer lower median prices.

Historically, January ($425), February ($427), and October ($497) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 10 hours 0 minutes.

Flights from Christchurch to Port Vila typically have a median duration of 10 hours 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 26.6% of recent routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Solomon Airlines offers direct flights on this route.

Solomon Airlines is available for direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Historically, deals for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila have been frequent.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$669

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Bauerfield International (VLI)

Cheapest

Bauerfield International Airport is the primary gateway to Port Vila and Vanuatu's Efate island.

📍 ~4 km from Port Vila (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$674

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Santo-Pekoa International (SON)

Santo-Pekoa International is the closest alternative within Vanuatu, offering regional international connections.

Port Vila, Vanuatu

81% AI deal score

$2,157

$1,330

Save $827

Fiji Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to Port Vila

Christchurch to Port Vila: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Port Vila

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

Direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Port Vila

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

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

Christchurch - Port Vila route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January, February, and October offer lower median prices.

The median flight duration is 10 hours 0 minutes.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Solomon Airlines offers direct flights on this route.

Deals for this route are frequent.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Vila

Best Elite deals to Port Vila

Sep 28

Sep 28

Oct 04

Oct 08

Oct 22

Sep 28

Oct 10

Oct 09

Oct 11

Oct 19

Sep 28

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Port Vila?

How much should a flight from Christchurch to Port Vila cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Port Vila?

How many flights from Christchurch to Port Vila are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila?

How often do cheap flights from Christchurch to Port Vila come up?

Related routes

More routes from Christchurch

Flights to Port Vila from other cities

Christchurch to Port Vila: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Port Vila

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

Direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Port Vila

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

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila

Christchurch - Port Vila route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January, February, and October offer lower median prices.

The median flight duration is 10 hours 0 minutes.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Solomon Airlines offers direct flights on this route.

Deals for this route are frequent.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Vila

Best Elite deals to Port Vila

Sep 28

Sep 28

Oct 04

Oct 08

Oct 22

Sep 28

Oct 10

Oct 09

Oct 11

Oct 19

Sep 28

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Port Vila?

How much should a flight from Christchurch to Port Vila cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Port Vila?