There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Vanuatu by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)plane SYD - VLI
6h 28m$220–767Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)plane NTL - VLI
10h 41m$264–1,264Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)plane OAG - VLI
10h 28m$307–1,396
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Vanuatu is to fly which costs $220 - $800 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Vanuatu is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $220 - $800.
The distance between Sydney and Vanuatu is 2501 km.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Sydney to Vanuatu, including transfers.
There are 78+ hotels available in Vanuatu.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Vanuatu?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Orange Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–370
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Orange Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Want to know more about travelling around Vanuatu
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide



