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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Port Vila:

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 12:35
• Latest: departs at 16:25 and lands at 19:40.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Port Vila.

A direct flight from Auckland to Port Vila takes 3h 15m, covering 1,390 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Auckland to Port Vila range from £320 to £473, with an average of £395 over the past 12 months. Anything below £320 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% above the route average of £395. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £371 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with £412 for direct.

Solomon Airlines is the only airline operating Auckland to Port Vila flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £60–£62 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £291 to £1,096. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Port Vila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £255, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Auckland to Port Vila usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Port Vila route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

One-stop flights from Auckland to Port Vila most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Christchurch (CHC) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 1% of one-stop connections

Nadi (NAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Auckland to Port Vila route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £345 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £440, a difference of £95. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Solomon Airlines operates flights between Auckland and Port Vila.

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 35m, compared to 13h 52m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 14h 35m via Nadi (NAN).

Port Vila is 2 hours behind Auckland (Vanuatu Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Solomon Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.