Luganville to Brisbane (SON–BNE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IE727
IE Solomon
320
2:15 PM
+11
4:05 PM
AEST
2h 50m
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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 1 hub
VLI Port Vila ~5h 30m IE CZQFQR Port Vila (VLI) to Brisbane flights
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Luganville to Brisbane
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,221 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

SON–BNE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Solomon Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,221 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SON–BNE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IE Solomon Airlines 3 320 2h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – IE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IE (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SON to BNE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SON to BNE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Brisbane from Luganville

Nearby airports with service to Brisbane International Airport.
Metric SON→BNE VLI→BNE
Distance from SON 168 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 3 32
Flight time 2h 50m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of SON with service to Brisbane International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Brisbane is 1 hour behind Luganville.
SON: +11 · BNE: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Luganville, it's 5:00 PM in Brisbane.
Distance & Flight Time
1,221 mi / 1,965 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from BNE

Follow signs from arrivals to the Airtrain platform. Trains to Brisbane CBD take 20 minutes, stopping at Eagle Junction, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, and South Brisbane (AUD 22.30 walk-up, or AUD 10.95-18.96 pre-booked). Services depart every 15 minutes during peak hours and run until 22:04. The last train is the last train; after that you need a taxi or ride-hail.

Uber and Didi pickup is at the designated rideshare zone on the ground transport level (AUD 25-45 to the CBD, plus AUD 4.86 airport surcharge). Standard taxis queue at the rank and cost AUD 55-80 to central Brisbane. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall. The Gateway Motorway connects to the Gold Coast (75 minutes south) and Sunshine Coast (90 minutes north) if you are heading past the city.

Brisbane Climate

Brisbane is subtropical with warm, humid summers and dry, mild winters. Summer (December-February) averages 21-30 degrees C with afternoon thunderstorms that build fast and dump heavy rain. February is the wettest month at 150mm. Heatwaves can push past 40 degrees C but are uncommon. Winter (June-August) is dry and pleasant at 10-21 degrees C with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Frost is almost unheard of.

Autumn (March-May) tapers off the humidity with daytime highs of 18-25 degrees C and clear skies. Spring (September-November) warms steadily with occasional dry, windy stretches early on. Annual rainfall is about 1150mm, concentrated in the summer wet season. Pack light layers for winter evenings and breathable clothing for summer. An umbrella earns its keep from November through March.

SON–BNE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Luganville to Brisbane route.
Route details
Distance1,221 mi / 1,965 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SON
IATA / ICAOSON / NVSS
TimezonePacific/Efate
Elevation184 ft / 56 m
Destination: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SON to BNE flights.
Nonstop flights from Santo Pekoa International Airport to Brisbane International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,221 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SON to BNE: Solomon Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Brisbane is 1 hour behind Luganville.
Nearby alternatives include VLI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SON to BNE

Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are connected by nonstop service from Solomon Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SON to BNE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SON to BNE is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,221 miles (1,965 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Port Vila (VLI).