Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Port Vila Airport (VLI): what you need to know
Port Vila's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Port Vila 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your LAX to VLI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAX and VLI include:
Brisbane Airport
Auckland International Airport
Nadi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Port Vila Airport (VLI)
425 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport flight. A return flight starts at 877 €. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to VLI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to VLI.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Port Vila Airport (VLI)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near VLI:
Grab a Port Vila Airport rental car and explore Port Vila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Hertz and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Port Vila Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Port Vila Airport (VLI) to central Port Vila
Port Vila Airport to the centre of Port Vila has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Port Vila Airport (VLI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Port Vila in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Port Vila Airport for February if you'd like to explore Port Vila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to VLI in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Vanuatu
You've visited Port Vila, now it's time to discover other corners of Vanuatu. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Luganville to tick off its must-visit sights. From SS President Coolidge to South PacificWWII Museum and Freshwater Plantation, there's plenty to keep you busy.