Port Vila to Cairns (VLI–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
BNE Brisbane 6h 50m CZQFQR → 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 18h JQ → 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns flights
AKL Auckland 19h 30m IE → CANZSQ Auckland (AKL) to Cairns flights
NAN Nadi ~8h 13m FJ → FJ Nadi (NAN) to Cairns flights
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Port Vila to Cairns
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between VLI and CNS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VLI to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BNE ~6h 50m NAN ~8h 13m SYD ~18h 0m AKL ~19h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
60
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cairns is 1 hour behind Port Vila.
VLI: +11 · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Port Vila, it's 5:00 PM in Cairns.
Facts

VLI–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Port Vila to Cairns route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VLI
Full nameBauerfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOVLI / NVVV
TimezonePacific/Efate
Elevation70 ft / 21 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VLI to CNS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Auckland.
Cairns is 1 hour behind Port Vila.
Yes, return flights from CNS 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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