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Flights from Port Vila to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Port Vila to Melbourne. 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
VLIMELBNE

Port Vila to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey6h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Port Vila to Melbourne

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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VLI Brisbane (BNE) MEL
Leg 1: Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 35m
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VLI Sydney (SYD) MEL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 29m
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VLI Auckland (AKL) MEL
Leg 1: Solomon Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
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
NoneMelbourne vs Port Vila
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
VLI → MEL, AVV

Flights from Port Vila to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Port Vila to Melbourne?
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 Port Vila to Melbourne?
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 Port Vila and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD) and Auckland (AKL). Qantas flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Port Vila and Melbourne?
Port Vila: Bauerfield International Airport (VLI). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).

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