Statistics on Auckland-Vanuatu (Port-Vila) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Vanuatu (Port-Vila) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Vanuatu (Port-Vila) from Auckland airport is $ 574 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 525 (in august) and $ 642 (in july), which is a saving of $ 50 or a surplus of $ 68 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $430 to $484 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vanuatu (Port-Vila) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Vanuatu (Port-Vila) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 31575 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vanuatu (Port-Vila) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 525, saving $ 50 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 574). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 642).
Flight Auckland-Vanuatu (Port-Vila): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 432 | $ 557 | fair price |
| February | $ 418 | $ 532 | fair price |
| March | $ 431 | $ 538 | fair price |
| April | $ 468 | $ 597 | fair price |
| May | $ 426 | $ 548 | fair price |
| June | $ 422 | $ 541 | fair price |
| July | $ 496 | $ 642 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 417 | $ 525 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 444 | $ 579 | fair price |
| October | $ 472 | $ 628 | fair price |
| November | $ 454 | $ 570 | fair price |
| December | $ 492 | $ 625 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Vanuatu (Port-Vila)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Vanuatu (Port-Vila) range from $269 to $1021. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $269 to $323), 1% at the maximum price (from $968 to $1021). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $430 to $484 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Vanuatu flight
There are 6 companies that serve Auckland from Vanuatu (Port-Vila) airport: Air Vanuatu, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, Aircalin, Qantas and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 31575 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Vanuatu was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Auckland->Vanuatu route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Auckland-Vanuatu (Port-Vila) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 108 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Vanuatu (Port-Vila) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vanuatu (Port-Vila) to Auckland departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $25. Conversely, departing from Vanuatu (Port-Vila) on a tuesday may cost you an additional $28.
Top prices Auckland-Vanuatu (Port-Vila)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 11-05 to 15-05-2024 | $ 423 | direct flight with Air Vanuatu |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 21-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 418 | direct flight with Air Vanuatu |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 03-06 to 07-06-2024 | $ 415 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 08-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 417 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 09-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 425 | direct flight with Air Vanuatu |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 23-08 to 30-08-2024 | $ 408 | layover flight with Air Vanuatu |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 17-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 412 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 01-11 to 08-11-2024 | $ 400 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 02-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 422 | direct flight with Air Vanuatu |
| Auckland → Port-Vila | 13-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 426 | direct flight with Air Vanuatu |
When to book your flight Auckland - Vanuatu (Port-Vila) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Vanuatu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Vanuatu (Port-Vila), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 495 $, which is a saving of 79 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (164 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Vanuatu (Port-Vila) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 467 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 531), 4 to 5 months ($ 548), 5 to 6 months ($ 490), 6 to 7 months ($ 476), 8 to 9 months ($ 500) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 449 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 508), 3 to 4 months ($ 465), 5 to 6 months ($ 486), 6 to 7 months ($ 459), 7 to 8 months ($ 455), 8 to 9 months ($ 475) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 468 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 511), 3 to 4 months ($ 490), 5 to 6 months ($ 469), 6 to 7 months ($ 501), 7 to 8 months ($ 472), 8 to 9 months ($ 479) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 482 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 589), 3 to 4 months ($ 527), 4 to 5 months ($ 529), 6 to 7 months ($ 494), 7 to 8 months ($ 554), 8 to 9 months ($ 499), 9 to 10 months ($ 519) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 466 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 547), 3 to 4 months ($ 546), 4 to 5 months ($ 530), 5 to 6 months ($ 522), 6 to 7 months ($ 492), 8 to 9 months ($ 510), 9 to 10 months ($ 471) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 461 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 540), 4 to 5 months ($ 479), 5 to 6 months ($ 471), 8 to 9 months ($ 475), 9 to 10 months ($ 495), 10 to 11 months ($ 481) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 538 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 625), 4 to 5 months ($ 642), 5 to 6 months ($ 547), 6 to 7 months ($ 588), 7 to 8 months ($ 603), 8 to 9 months ($ 580), 9 to 10 months ($ 554), 10 to 11 months ($ 544) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 435 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 484), 3 to 4 months ($ 459), 4 to 5 months ($ 485), 5 to 6 months ($ 496), 7 to 8 months ($ 446), 8 to 9 months ($ 503), 9 to 10 months ($ 486) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 457 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 514), 4 to 5 months ($ 500), 5 to 6 months ($ 517), 6 to 7 months ($ 497), 7 to 8 months ($ 468), 8 to 9 months ($ 515), 9 to 10 months ($ 511), 10 to 11 months ($ 551) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 453 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 544), 3 to 4 months ($ 473), 4 to 5 months ($ 460), 6 to 7 months ($ 501), 7 to 8 months ($ 500), 8 to 9 months ($ 500), 9 to 10 months ($ 463), 10 to 11 months ($ 539) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 444 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 553), 3 to 4 months ($ 478), 4 to 5 months ($ 458), 6 to 7 months ($ 471), 7 to 8 months ($ 533), 8 to 9 months ($ 547), 9 to 10 months ($ 485), 10 to 11 months ($ 474) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 507 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 609), 4 to 5 months ($ 554), 5 to 6 months ($ 510), 7 to 8 months ($ 585), 8 to 9 months ($ 562), 9 to 10 months ($ 548), 10 to 11 months ($ 556) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Vanuatu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Auckland to Vanuatu (Port-Vila): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 522 $418 to $634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 590 $392 to $1300 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 725 $533 to $886 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 481 $408 to $707 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 552 $509 to $676 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 559 $412 to $791 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 600 $400 to $847 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 522 $426 to $616 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 567 $567 to $567 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 695 $694 to $696 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Vanuatu (Port-Vila). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!