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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Port Vila to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.£320 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Port Vila on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Port Vila.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Fri, 5 SepVLI - MEL with Fiji Airways
1 stop
Sun, 14 SepMEL - VLI with Virgin Australia
1 stop
from £320
Melbourne.£320 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Port Vila on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Port Vila.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Sat, 7 JunVLI - MEL with Jetstar
1 stop
Sat, 14 JunMEL - VLI with Jetstar
1 stop
from £320
Melbourne.£351 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Port Vila on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Port Vila.Price includes taxes and charges.From £351, select.
Sat, 20 SepVLI - MEL with Fiji Airways
1 stop
Sat, 4 OctMEL - VLI with Virgin Australia
1 stop
from £351
Melbourne.£382 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Port Vila on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Port Vila.Price includes taxes and charges.From £382, select.
Mon, 12 JanVLI - AVV with Jetstar
1 stop
Thu, 29 JanAVV - VLI with Jetstar
1 stop
from £382
Melbourne.£388 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Port Vila on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Port Vila.Price includes taxes and charges.From £388, select.
Thu, 17 JulVLI - MEL with Jetstar
1 stop
Thu, 24 JulMEL - VLI with Jetstar
1 stop
from £388
Melbourne.£416 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Port Vila on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Port Vila.Price includes taxes and charges.From £416, select.
Fri, 27 JunVLI - AVV with Fiji Airways
1 stop
Sun, 6 JulAVV - VLI with Jetstar
1 stop
from £416
Melbourne.£477 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Dec, returning Sat, 27 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Port Vila on Sat, 20 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 27 Dec, arriving in Port Vila.Price includes taxes and charges.From £477, select.
Sat, 20 DecVLI - AVV with Jetstar
1 stop
Sat, 27 DecAVV - VLI with Jetstar
1 stop
from £477
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Port Vila to Melbourne found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

The cheapest month to fly from Port Vila Airport to Melbourne

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Alternative Port Vila to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Port Vila to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Port Vila to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£320
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Port Vila to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Port Vila to Melbourne is £320. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Port Vila to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from £320.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Port Vila to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Port Vila to Melbourne is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Port Vila Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 11.7 miles away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from £320.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Vila Airport to Melbourne on Saturday, 7 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Port Vila Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from Bauerfield Airport (VLI) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Port Vila (the location of Bauerfield Airport) and Melbourne share the same timezone — UTC+11.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your VLI to Melbourne flight.

  • If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.

  • To reach VLI from central Port Vila, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. It's roughly 3 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near VLI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:

    • Quest Apartments

    • Poppys on the Lagoon

    • Mangoes Resort

  • When it comes to Bauerfield Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.23% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bauerfield Airport (VLI) to Melbourne

  • £129 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £320. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from VLI to Melbourne if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an extra saving on cheap flights from VLI to Melbourne.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 15 miles away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:

    • Mantra Melbourne Airport

    • Best Western Melbourne Airport

    • Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

  • Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from VLI to Melbourne can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • After your flight from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 35 miles from Avalon Airport (AVV).

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 5 minutes or so.

  • Corio Bay Motel is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Drop your bags here after your VLI to Melbourne flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.

  • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 12 miles from the centre of Melbourne. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share after your flight from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne.

  • Public transport can take you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel near MEB. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your VLI to Melbourne flight:

    • Mantra Melbourne Airport

    • Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

    • Quest Melbourne Airport

  • Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly compact for a solo adventure or a spacious SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the ideal Essendon Airport rental car for you. Check out the types of wheels available here from suppliers such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.

  • If you'd like a certain model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Reserve your ride from MEB at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • Before locking in your flights from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Melbourne offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.

  • Before locking in your Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from VLI to Melbourne around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Melbourne

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bauerfield Airport to Melbourne:

    • Ibis Melbourne Central

    • Space Hotel

    • YHA Melbourne Central

  • National Gallery of Victoria and Federation Square are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey around 290 miles north-east to Canberra to tick off its top sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of Australia, consider Launceston, roughly 280 miles south-east of Melbourne. City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience are key reasons to visit.

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