Brisbane to Port Vila (BNE–VLI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,177 mi airlines charter/private 31/wk
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Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 41m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QF353
QF Qant
E90
10:20 AM
AEST TI
2:10 PM
+11
2h 50m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA53+3
VA Virgin Australia
73H
10:40 AM
AEST TI
2:15 PM
+11
2h 35m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ6372cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
10:40 AM
AEST TI
2:15 PM
+11
2h 35m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ1080cs
CZ China Southern
7M8
10:40 AM
AEST TI
2:15 PM
+11
2h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR4253
QR Qatar
7M8
12:10 PM
AEST TI
3:45 PM
+11
2h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR6373
QR Qatar
7M8
12:10 PM
AEST TI
3:45 PM
+11
2h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA57
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
1:30 PM
AEST TI
5:05 PM
+11
2h 35m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF354
QF Qant
E90
3:10 PM
+11
5:15 PM
AEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8512
QR Qatar
7M8
3:15 PM
+11
5:30 PM
AEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR6364
QR Qatar
7M8
3:15 PM
+11
5:30 PM
AEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR6340
QR Qatar
73H
3:15 PM
+11
5:30 PM
AEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ1093cs
CZ China Southern
7M8
3:15 PM
+11
5:30 PM
AEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ6373cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
3:15 PM
+11
5:30 PM
AEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA54+2
VA Virgin Australia
73H
3:45 PM
+11
6:00 PM
AEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA58+1
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
7:05 PM
+11
9:20 PM
AEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 5h 55m 6EACAI JQ Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Port Vila flights
NOU Nouméa (La Tontouta) 12h 33m QFSB SB Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU) to Port Vila flights
NAN Nadi 14h 45m FJQFVA FJ Nadi (NAN) to Port Vila flights
CNS Cairns ~10h 30m 6EACCX FJ Cairns (CNS) to Port Vila flights
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Brisbane to Port Vila
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,177 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

BNE–VLI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Virgin Australia and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 1,177 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–VLI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VA Virgin Australia Also: CZ, QR, SQ 8 73H, 7M8 2h35 CZ, QR, SQ
QF Qantas 7 E90 2h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ, QR, SQ, VA
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VA (8 flights/wk, 53%)
Oneworld: QF (7 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to VLI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to VLI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Port Vila is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · VLI: +11

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 7:00 PM in Port Vila.
Distance & Flight Time
1,177 mi / 1,894 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–VLI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Port Vila route.
Route details
Distance1,177 mi / 1,894 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: VLI
IATA / ICAOVLI / NVVV
TimezonePacific/Efate
Elevation70 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to VLI flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,177 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BNE to VLI: Virgin Australia and Qantas.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, La Tontouta and Nadi.
Port Vila is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from VLI to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to VLI

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) are connected by nonstop service from Virgin Australia and Qantas. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNE to VLI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to VLI is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,177 miles (1,894 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, La Tontouta and Nadi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.