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$569 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Vientiane

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Cheapest round-trip
$710
Typical prices: $1,172-$911
China Eastern
Mon 11/2Wed 12/2
SFO - VTE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$569
Typical prices: $544-$628
China Eastern
Mon 10/19
SFO - VTE • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $710 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $868 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 22m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Vientiane (SFO-VTE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vientiane that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Vientiane

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:05 am
SFO
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VTE
21h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:05 am - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$710China Eastern
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Dec 4
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:05 am
SFO
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VTE
21h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
10:05 am - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
37h 55m
2 stops
$712China Eastern
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Dec 4
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SFO
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VTE
38h 00m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
3:50 pm - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$714China Eastern
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Dec 2
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 12:05 am
SFO
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VTE
21h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:05 am - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$752China Eastern
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Dec 5
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 12:05 am
SFO
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VTE
21h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
3:50 pm - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
56h 10m
2 stops
$759China Eastern
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:20 am
SFO
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VTE
32h 20m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
10:05 am - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
37h 55m
2 stops
$767China Eastern
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:40 am - 12:05 am
SFO
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VTE
26h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$780Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 12:05 am
SFO
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VTE
21h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 2:55 pm
VTE
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SFO
28h 50m
2 stops
$810Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SFO
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VTE
38h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 2:55 pm
VTE
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SFO
28h 50m
2 stops
$811Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Dec 1
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 9:05 am
SFO
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VTE
54h 05m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
3:50 pm - 9:00 am
VTE
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SFO
56h 10m
2 stops
$817China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Vientiane flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Vientiane to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Vientiane?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Vientiane departing in November.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Vientiane?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vientiane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Vientiane is October, where tickets cost $800 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,696 and $1,205 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Vientiane?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vientiane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Vientiane, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$569
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Vientiane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Vientiane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Vientiane

  • Which airline should I travel with if I want to travel with my child?

    Consider traveling with Singapore Airlines if you want to journey with your child. With this airline, your kids will have access to an entertainment system for all ages and a variety of dishes from its expansive kids' menus. Also, you'll enjoy a complimentary baggage allowance.

  • Can I bring on liquids to the cabin of my flight to Wattay International Airport?

    You can bring liquids with you on your flight to VTE, provided you place all the liquids in containers that don't exceed 3.4 ounces (100 ml). The containers must be placed in a see-through resealable plastic bag with a maximum liter capacity. You can only carry one quart-size bag; at security screening, you must place the bag separately from the rest of your baggage.

  • How much carry-on can I get onboard my Singapore Airlines flight?

    When flying with Singapore Airlines, you can carry up to two pieces of baggage if flying First or Business Class and one piece if you're traveling in Premium Economy or Economy. Each bag should weigh at most 15.4 lbs, and the total dimension should be 45.2 inches.

  • How heavy can my checked luggage be when flying with Vietnam Airlines?

    If you opt to travel to VTE aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight, you can check up to two pieces of baggage for free, regardless of the class you're traveling in. If traveling in Economy or Premium Economy, each bag can weigh up to 50 lbs, while if flying in Business, your bag (s) can weigh up to 70 lbs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Vientiane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Vientiane was $569 for a one-way ticket and $710 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Vientiane?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Vientiane from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Vientiane?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Vientiane?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Vientiane, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Vientiane, Singapore Airlines or Vietnam Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Vientiane are Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. With an average price for the route of $983 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Vietnam Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $855 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Vientiane?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Vientiane.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Vientiane?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vientiane from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Vientiane?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Vientiane with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and VTE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Vientiane?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vientiane from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Vientiane

  • The destination (s) of your layover (s) when flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vientiane will depend on the airline you make the trip with. Suppose you intend to travel on a single-stop flight. If so, you'll layover at Singapore (SIN) if you travel with Singapore Airlines, Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) if you journey with Vietnam Airlines, and Incheon (ICN) if you opt to travel with the connecting flights offered by United Airlines and Jeju Air.
  • SFO has four terminals: three Domestic Terminals numbered 1 to 3 and an International Terminal. The International Terminal features two boarding gate areas, A and G. Like your layover (s), your boarding gate area will be influenced by the airline you're traveling with. You'll depart from A Gates if you're traveling with Vietnam Airlines and B Gates if you're traveling with Singapore Airlines.
  • Wattay International Airport (VTE) is one of the few international airports in Laos. Thus, this airport serves more than just the country's capital. Besides Vientiane, some cities you can get to from this air transit hub include Vang Vieng, Phonhong, Muang Sanakham, Muang Pakxan, and Bolikhan.
  • In case you have limited mobility, you can count on having a smooth experience at SFO. The airport features ramps throughout the public area for easy mobility, escalators, elevators, and wheelchair assistance arranged by the airlines operating flights at the airport.
  • Upon landing at VTE, you can travel to Vientiane using public bus transfer services or airport taxi services outside the Arrivals Hall. Taking a taxi is the most convenient means of exiting the airport. Aboard one, you won't have to wait for other passengers to board and alight. You'll also enjoy transportation to the doorstep of your destination.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Vientiane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Vientiane. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Vientiane? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1522 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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Clean modern comfortable. Food could have been better, I only ate breakfast I wish they wouldn’t wake sleeping passengers who would rather sleep through dinner. No tea or coffee for breakfast

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
JFK - FRA
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Clean modern comfortable. Food could have been better, I only ate breakfast I wish they wouldn’t wake sleeping passengers who would rather sleep through dinner. No tea or coffee for breakfast

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

It was okay. I feel that Singapore Airlines isn't as good as it used to be but it's still not bad

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

I thought I already provided this feedback. 12 hours with no wifi is unacceptable. Lay flat is nice but a bit cramped.

The vietnam airlines app was not able to allow checkin with the confirmation nor with the ticket number. This led to quite a bit of consternation. Speaking with a colleague from Hanoi, he did tell me that their app is not the best. It may be best to inform travelers to only use the link and to plan on checking in at the airport for this airline. The check-in was very easy and the staff were excellent.

flight departure was late, with no updates on status of departure

The aircraft was little tired but the food and service was outstanding

It was ok, it felt more like an internal flight than an international flight so I guess expected a slightly better standard. Nothing really wrong with it but there was no inflight entertainment. Food and service was good.

This was our fourth domestic flight with Vietnam Airlines, and once again we found the experience very suitable. Check-in was easy and efficient. They did take our carry-on luggage, but that was fine. I’m actually happy not to deal with it on such a short flight. The flight was just over an hour, departed on time, and we climbed above the clouds into a beautiful sunset. Even on such a short flight, they served water, which we appreciated. Luggage came out into carousel in Nha Trang in good time and off we went to meet our GRAB. Also, Vietnam Airlines have easy to locate ground level offices in cities and towns where you can get assistance with staff. I liked this service as we did go visit one in Nha Trang. We would definitely recommend Vietnam Airlines and wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again.

Really good 👍 This was our first time flying with Vietnam Airlines. It was a short domestic flight, so no meal service, but boarding was organized and the flight departed and arrived on schedule. The flight attendants were professional and neatly presented. All in all, a very good first experience. We would recommend Vietnam Airlines.

We flew with their partner VESCO on a small plane, it was a really good flight. There was no food or entertainment as it’s a one hour hopper flight.

The flight boarded and departed pretty much on time as it’s just a one hour flight there is no food or entertainment so I marked that at the neutral but they do offer water and I’m sure if you needed some food you could bring your own onboard. This was our third internal flight with Vietnam Airways and I recommend them.

This is a very short commuter flight, so there is no food or flight entertainment. Hence, I marked it in the neutral flight left on time. The plane was full pretty much and it was a pretty easy flight overall very good.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

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