Cheap flights from Christchurch to Port Vila

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Port Vila and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $641
Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand 2 stops 29 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is currently $641
Cheapest one-way flight $338
Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand 2 stops 29 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is currently $338
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,042
Jetstar, Qantas 2 stops 22 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Port Vila is currently $1,042
Cheapest business class flights $1,378
Solomon, Air New Zealand 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Thu, Jun 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is currently $1,378
Fastest flight 5 hr 55 min The fastest flight with stops from Christchurch to Port Vila takes 5 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $620–1,050
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $770–1,150

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Port Vila

  • Qantas
    from $966
    Typical price: $770–1,450
    31 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - VLI Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Jetstar
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - VLI Every day
  • Fiji Airways
    from $811
    Typical price: $840–1,400
    3 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - VLI Every Mon, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport (CHC)
    Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
  • Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)
    Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
  • Hokitika Airport (HKK)
    Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Port Vila

  • Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)
    Port Vila Vanuatu 17 min 2 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Port Vila

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Port Vila are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $620 to $1,050.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Port Vila recently found on Google Flights was with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand from $641. The cheapest one-way flight was with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand from $338.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is $966, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is $811, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Port Vila starts at $641 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $338 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
5 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to Port Vila.
Peak travel is Jun–Oct, when the weather's warm and often breezy. This is also the island's tropical dry season. The hotter rainy season is Dec–Apr. Cyclones are most likely Jan–Feb. Boats and yachts race towards the setting sun for Full Moon Sail (May). World Music Day (Jun) is celebrated with open-air performances around town. Kiwanis Race Week (Aug) includes dinners and a charity horseracing day. Vanuatu's tribal groups gather and take part in a traditional dress parade for Unity Day (Nov).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Christchurch to Port Vila really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Christchurch to Port Vila.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 31 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Port Vila are:
  • Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and Port Vila.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Port Vila recently found on Google Flights was with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand from $641. The cheapest one-way flight was with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand from $338.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is $966, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Port Vila is $811, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
No airline flies direct from Christchurch to Port Vila.
  • There are 31 Qantas connecting flights from Christchurch to Port Vila per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Christchurch to Port Vila per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Fiji Airways connecting flights from Christchurch to Port Vila per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Port Vila at price $1,042 is offered by Jetstar, Qantas from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Christchurch to Port Vila.
  • There are 31 Qantas connecting flights from Christchurch to Port Vila per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Christchurch to Port Vila per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Fiji Airways connecting flights from Christchurch to Port Vila per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Port Vila.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to Port Vila, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Port Vila start at $1,378 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18 with Solomon, Air New Zealand.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Port Vila start at $641 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.
To book business class trips from Christchurch to Port Vila, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Christchurch and Port Vila starts at $1,042 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar, Qantas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Port Vila at price $1,042 is offered by Jetstar, Qantas from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Port Vila, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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