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2 airlines operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• VietJet Air
• Lao Airlines

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and arrive at Vientiane Wattay (VTE).

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

• VietJet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $170 round-trip and layover options via Phnom Penh Techo Intl (KTI) at $174.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$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 VietJet Air and Lao Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane most commonly pass through:

• Phnom Penh Techo Intl (KTI) - 99% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) - 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $154 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $200, a difference of $46. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane route, 81% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 20 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane:

• Earliest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 6:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 6:25 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $173. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane takes 2h 00m, covering 566 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 $140 to $756. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

VietJet Air is the only airline operating Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane flights. 19% of its flights are on time.

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.

Flying via Phnom Penh Techo Intl (KTI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 19m, compared with 5h 25m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane range from $146 to $209, with an average of $173 over the past 12 months. Anything below $146 counts as a good deal.