On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Noumea — Port Vila route. The flight between the capitals of New Caledonia and Vanuatu is short, as the distance is only 538 km, with flights operating approximately once a week.
The main carrier on this route is SB airline. Ticket prices vary depending on the season and how far in advance you book, so use the price dynamic chart and low fare calendar provided to find the best deal.
The table shows direct flights Nouméa → Port Vila on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 21 h 5 min. Regular flights are operated by Air Calin. Departures from Tontouta Airport and Noumea Magenta Airport airports, arrivals at Bauerfield Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Nouméa — Port Vila by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 748 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 808 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Nouméa → Port Vila, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,354 | high | May | AED 1,103 | medium | Sep | AED 1,078 | medium |
| Feb | AED 903 | low | Jun | AED 1,304 | high | Oct | AED 1,053 | medium |
| Mar | AED 903 | low | Jul | AED 1,354 | high | Nov | AED 953 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,254 | high | Aug | AED 1,103 | medium | Dec | AED 1,404 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Port Vila remains hot year-round, with the highest temperatures recorded in February — up to 27.6°C. The heaviest rainfall occurs in March, while July is considered the driest and most comfortable period to visit Vanuatu.
The lowest fares for flights from New Caledonia are observed in October, with tickets starting AED 748, and in July — AED 750. Prices peak in March, when the cost increases to AED 808.
From both a savings and weather perspective, July or September are the optimal choices: rainfall is minimal during these months, and prices remain at around AED 750. It is best to avoid the period from January to March due to the high probability of tropical rain and higher ticket prices.
Regular flights on this route are operated by SB (Aircalin), the primary carrier for this destination. Direct flights are available approximately once a week, which requires planning your trip well in advance. You can find detailed information about departure times, aircraft types, and seat availability for specific dates in the interactive schedule below.
Flights Nouméa — Port Vila depart from Tontouta Airport and Noumea Magenta Airport and arrive at Bauerfield Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The 538 km distance is covered in approximately 50–60 minutes of direct flight time, excluding takeoff and landing.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by SB (Aircalin).
Yes, there are direct flights on this route; however, they are infrequent — averaging once a week.
Flight prices are dynamic and depend on the booking date. The current minimum price for the coming months is displayed in the low price calendar on this page.
Flights arrive at Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), which serves Port Vila.
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