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Among airlines operating Hanoi to Luang Prabang flights:

• Lao Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Hanoi and Luang Prabang. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Lao Airlines
• Vietnam Airlines

Flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang usually depart from Hanoi Noibai (HAN) and arrive at Luang Prabang (LPQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vietnam Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $213 round-trip, compared to $368 via a layover through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $84–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vietnam Airlines and FlexFlight. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.

Most connecting flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang pass through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Hanoi to Luang Prabang route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $154 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $249, a difference of $95. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hanoi to Luang Prabang route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 8 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Hanoi to Luang Prabang flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hanoi to Luang Prabang:

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 1:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 8:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $220. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang takes 1h 10m, covering 253 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $219 to $944. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Hanoi to Luang Prabang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Round-trip flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang range from $148 to $280, with an average of $220 over the past 12 months. Anything below $148 counts as a good deal.