Cheap flights to Vanuatu
Flights to Vanuatu in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | September | High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | $531 | Average for return flights in January 2022 |
| Return from | $736 | From Auckland Intl to Port Vila Bauerfield |
Vanuatu 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Vanuatu found for this year
Auckland Intl
Port Vila Bauerfield
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9h 05mPort Vila Bauerfield
Auckland Intl
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18h 25mFiji Airways
Auckland Intl
Port Vila Bauerfield
1 stop
9h 05mPort Vila Bauerfield
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17h 55mFiji Airways
Auckland Intl
Port Vila Bauerfield
1 stop
9h 05mPort Vila Bauerfield
Auckland Intl
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29h 25mFiji Airways
Can I fly to Vanuatu from New Zealand right now?
Most visitors from New Zealand will not be allowed to enter Vanuatu.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Vanuatu.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Vanuatu.
Documents
Pre-Registration Form - This registration is to be completed by all people wanting to travel to Vanuatu.
Can I fly back to New Zealand from Vanuatu?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Vanuatu are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering New Zealand.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Vanuatu are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Vanuatu?
The cheapest ticket to Vanuatu found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$494
February
$481
March
$659
April
$574
May
$634
June
$672
July
$637
August
$652
September
$668
October
$669
November
$625
December
$568
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Vanuatu. Flying to Vanuatu in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
When is the best time to fly to Vanuatu?
Average Vanuatu flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month
AKL - VLI | Price | $482 - $833 |
VLI | Temperature | 21 - 26 °C |
VLI | Precipitation | 70 - 340 mm |
Peak season
Volcanoes and waterfalls, ancient art and dance, and a myriad of hidden bays and beaches, it’s not surprising travellers take cheap flights to Vanuatu and fall in love with these lush tropical islands. Vanuatu is a popular holiday destination with Kiwis and Aussies as it is well set up for tourist activities, and very family oriented. Port Vila, on the island of Efate, is the capital and where flights to Vanuatu land. It is the liveliest of Vanuatu’s towns with lots of hotels, restaurants and markets and from here you can do day cruises to other islands. Peak season for Vanuatu is the dry season from July to October when the weather is warm and dry and temperatures average 28C. Flight tickets and hotel prices are at their highest in these months and accommodation fills up quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment. August to October is an extra busy period as it coincides with the Australian school holidays.
Off Season
November to March is the wet season in Vanuatu so expect warm and humid weather and more rainfall. You should be able to secure the cheapest flights to Vanuatu in the off season, and have your pick of accommodation but getting around may be more difficult.
How long is the flight to Vanuatu?
Flights from Auckland to Vanuatu – 3 hrs 15 mins
Flights from Wellington to Vanuatu – 3 hrs 30 mins
Flights from Christchurch to Vanuatu – 3 hrs 45 mins
Which airlines operate flights to Vanuatu?
Air Vanuatu operates four direct flights a week between Auckland and Vanuatu increasing to up to six between July and October, peak season. You can also access Port Vila from major New Zealand cities with Virgin Australia via stopovers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is located approximately 8 km north west of Port Vila. Many hotels provide their guests with free airport minibus shuttle services but, if not, convenient public transport in the form of taxis and buses is on hand. A taxi ride takes 10-15 minutes into town but but do agree a price upfront before setting off. Privately owned buses are available to transport passengers from the airport into town as well as other resorts around the island. Car hire desks are also located inside the airport terminal. Pre-booking a car rental in advance is advisable during the peak holiday season.
What is good to know if travelling to Vanuatu?
Pay a visit to the Cultural Centre to find out more about the island’s fascinating past, hidden treasures and the stunning white sandy beaches. Hebrida Market is a great place to shop selling everything from fruit and vegetables, clothing, flowers including local handicrafts. Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy a day out at the Port Villa Golf and Country Club. It has a challenging 19-hole course overlooking the fabulous Mele Bay. Only a 10-minute bus ride from town is the exciting, L-Hippocampus the Sea Horse Ranch. It’s one of Vanuatu’s major adventure attractions with fun trail rides, bareback swimming treks, rainforest rides, sunset trails and beach combing walks. How about going on a day cruise from Port Villa harbour to visit Tranquillity Island? Try snorkelling and go to see the turtle sanctuary.