Are direct flights from San Francisco to Port Vila always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical. It's often beneficial to compare both direct and connecting flight options to find what best suits your budget and schedule.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Port Vila flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices for airfare can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Port Vila flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these fees beforehand can help you budget accurately.

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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-13
SFO - Port Vila
73% AI deal score
$807
$1,103
Round trip
2026-10-23 – 2026-11-06
SFO - Port Vila
73% AI deal score
$888
$1,167
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SFO - Port Vila
73% AI deal score
$890
$1,187
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SFO - Port Vila
72% AI deal score
$890
$1,270
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SFO - Port Vila
71% AI deal score
$907
$1,335
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SFO - Port Vila
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$801
$1,335
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SFO - Port Vila
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$870
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SFO - Port Vila
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$873
$1,340
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SFO - Port Vila
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$779
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SFO - Port Vila
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$850
$1,340
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San Francisco to Port Vila: Overview

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 just $529. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $758, while August presents a median of $835. These months provide the best opportunities for cost-effective travel on this route.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila typically range from $1054–$1634, with a median price of $1267. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that while current prices are lower, exceptional deals are rare.

Most itineraries from San Francisco to Port Vila are connecting flights. 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights, meaning you should expect to make at least one stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, so planning for multiple connections is advisable.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Port Vila takes approximately 28h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for the various stopovers common on this route, reflecting the long-haul nature of the trip. Travelers should prepare for an extended travel time when flying between these two cities.

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

Regular price: $709 - $1,498

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

The regular price range for this route is between $709 and $1498. The current lowest deal is $1103 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 13.

now $1,103

Low $709

High $1,498

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila is October, with a median price of $529. The most expensive month 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

Fiji Airways

Air New Zealand

Solomon Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Port Vila

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$944

$1,512

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$971

$1,241

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$914

$1,595

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$890

$1,486

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$890

$1,567

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$935

$1,568

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 6

$929 → $1,177

27%

14 nights

Oct 23 - Nov 6

$888 → $1,167

31%

12 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 13

$807 → $1,103

37%

13 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 13

$890 → $1,187

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

San Francisco - Port Vila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Port Vila are below the typical level, at $1103.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $529.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from San Francisco to Port Vila typically take 28h 30m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Fiji Airways has historically offered 89 deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

The current price of $1103 is near the typical level for this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Port Vila.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$889

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Bauerfield International (VLI)

Cheapest

Bauerfield International Airport is the primary gateway to Port Vila and Vanuatu from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,087

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Santo-Pekoa International (SON)

Santo-Pekoa International (SON) is within Vanuatu, offering regional connections, but has significantly fewer flights than Port Vila.

📍 ~400 km from Port Vila (requires a domestic flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$1,807

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From SFO

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Dec 24

Port Vila, Vanuatu

76% AI deal score

$6,143

$5,873

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 24

Port Vila, Vanuatu

76% AI deal score

$6,099

$5,873

Save $226

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 24

Port Vila, Vanuatu

76% AI deal score

$6,088

$5,882

Save $206

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,827

$5,818

Save $9

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,818

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,818

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,893

$5,818

Save $75

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,850

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,893

$5,853

Save $40

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

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 flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, sometimes last-minute deals can appear. Monitoring price trends for your specific route can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, it could potentially lead to savings on airfare. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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San Francisco to Port Vila: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

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

Regular price: $709 - $1,498

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

The regular price range for this route is between $709 and $1498. The current lowest deal is $1103 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 13.

now $1,103

Low $709

High $1,498

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

October

Cheapest

Flights from $529

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,556

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

Fiji Airways

Air New Zealand

Solomon Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Port Vila

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$944

$1,512

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$971

$1,241

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$914

$1,595

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$890

$1,486

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$890

$1,567

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Port Vila

San Francisco (SFO) - Port Vila (VLI)

Fiji Airways

$935

$1,568

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 6

$929 → $1,177

27%

14 nights

Oct 23 - Nov 6

$888 → $1,167

31%

12 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 13

$807 → $1,103

37%

13 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 13

$890 → $1,187

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

San Francisco - Port Vila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Port Vila are below the typical level, at $1103.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $529.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from San Francisco to Port Vila typically take 28h 30m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Fiji Airways has historically offered 89 deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

The current price of $1103 is near the typical level for this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Port Vila.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$889

Port Vila main airports to arrive at

Bauerfield International (VLI)

Cheapest

Bauerfield International Airport is the primary gateway to Port Vila and Vanuatu from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,087

Airports nearby Port Vila used as alternative

Santo-Pekoa International (SON)

Santo-Pekoa International (SON) is within Vanuatu, offering regional connections, but has significantly fewer flights than Port Vila.

📍 ~400 km from Port Vila (requires a domestic flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$1,807

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Vila

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from San Francisco to Port Vila.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Port Vila

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SFO

Elite

Dec 24

Port Vila, Vanuatu

76% AI deal score

$6,143

$5,873

Save $270

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 24

Port Vila, Vanuatu

76% AI deal score

$6,099

$5,873

Save $226

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 24

Port Vila, Vanuatu

76% AI deal score

$6,088

$5,882

Save $206

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,827

$5,818

Save $9

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,818

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,818

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,893

$5,818

Save $75

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,850

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Port Vila, Vanuatu

75% AI deal score

$5,893

$5,853

Save $40

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Port Vila

San Francisco to Port Vila: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

Direct flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Port Vila

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

San Francisco - Port Vila route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Consider booking in advance

San Francisco 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

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Port Vila?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Port Vila?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Port Vila always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Port Vila flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Port Vila flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Port Vila from other cities

San Francisco to Port Vila: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

Direct flights from San Francisco to Port Vila

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Port Vila

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Port Vila

San Francisco - Port Vila route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Consider booking in advance

San Francisco 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

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Vila

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Port Vila?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Port Vila?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Port Vila?