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Flights from Melbourne to Port Vila

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Port Vila. The easiest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 6h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 29m
MELVLIBNE

Melbourne to Port Vila at a glance

Fastest journey6h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Port Vila

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MEL Brisbane (BNE) VLI
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 35m
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MEL Sydney (SYD) VLI
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 29m
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MEL Auckland (AKL) VLI
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Solomon Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,189 km1,980 miles
Journey time
6h 29mestimate
Time difference
NonePort Vila vs Melbourne
Currency in Port Vila
USD
Airports
MEL, AVV → VLI

Flights from Melbourne to Port Vila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Port Vila?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Port Vila?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,189 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Port Vila?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD) and Auckland (AKL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Port Vila?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Port Vila: Bauerfield International Airport (VLI).

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