Brisbanites, this one’s for you!
Under $500 is usually good for Vanuatu, and this is waay cheaper.
Air Vanuatu is a full service airline and includes a meal and a complimentary drinks cart on their 737s. Bags are included.
Airline: Air Vanuatu
How: Direct on Tuesdays, otherwise via Port Vila
From: Brisbane
To: SON (Santo-Pekoa airport) on the largest Vanuatu island.
Price: From $361 Return (example screenshot(imgur.com))
FF program: Qantas Frequent Flyer
sample image search on google(google.com)
Note: some results will show Qantas, but it’s still Air Vanuatu operating when you click through.
Example flights:
$361 Return – 29 Oct to 05 Nov – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/bne2910son051…
$361 Return – 05 Nov to 12 Nov – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/BNE0511SON121…
$361 Return – 19 Nov to 26 Nov – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/BNE1911SON261…
$361 Return – 26 Nov to 03 Dec – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/BNE2611SON031…
$361 Return – 10 Dec to 17 Dec – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/BNE1012SON171…
$361 Return – 03 Dec to 10 Dec – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/BNE0312SON101…
$364 Return – 12 Nov to 19 Nov – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/BNE1211SON191…
$381 Return – 31 Oct to 05 Nov – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/bne3110son051…
$389 Return – 30 Oct to 05 Nov – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/bne3010son051…
$394 Return – 28 Oct to 05 Nov – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/bne2810son051…
$399 Return – 17 Dec to 24 Dec – https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/BNE1712SON241…
although many others will exist, I just found some example dates.