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Among airlines operating Brisbane to Port Vila flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Port Vila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways

Flights from Brisbane to Port Vila usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI).

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

• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: 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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £266 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with £282 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Brisbane to Port Vila most commonly pass through:

• Nadi (NAN) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Brisbane to Port Vila route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £273 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £297, a difference of £24. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Brisbane to Port Vila route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Port Vila flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 09:24
• Latest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 16:14.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £284. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Port Vila takes 2h 44m, covering 1,176 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £289 to £1,695. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Port Vila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £209, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 33m, compared to 22h 33m via Nadi (NAN).

Port Vila is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (Vanuatu Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Brisbane to Port Vila range from £241 to £340, with an average of £284 over the past 12 months. Anything below £241 counts as a good deal.