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

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VA54
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
2:45 PM
+11
4:55 PM
AEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF159
QF Qant
73H
8:35 AM
AEST T4
12:20 PM
+11
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA53
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
10:05 AM
AEST TI
1:45 PM
+11
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Port Vila to Brisbane
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,177 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

VLI–BNE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Virgin Australia leads the route. The flight covers 1,177 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VLI–BNE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VA Virgin Australia 7 7M8 3h10
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VA (7 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, VLI to BNE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VLI to BNE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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
Brisbane is 1 hour behind Port Vila.
VLI: +11 · BNE: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Port Vila, it's 5:00 PM in Brisbane.
Distance & Flight Time
1,177 mi / 1,894 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
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.

VLI–BNE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Port Vila to Brisbane route.
Route details
Distance1,177 mi / 1,894 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: VLI
IATA / ICAOVLI / NVVV
TimezonePacific/Efate
Elevation70 ft / 21 m
Destination: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VLI to BNE flights.
Nonstop flights from Bauerfield International Airport to Brisbane International Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,177 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from VLI to BNE. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD and NAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Brisbane is 1 hour behind Port Vila.
Yes, return flights from BNE to VLI 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 VLI to BNE

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are connected by nonstop service from Virgin Australia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VLI to BNE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VLI to BNE ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,177 miles (1,894 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.