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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

Sat, May 31 - Sun, Jun 22
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-VTE
39h 50m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:20 pm - 9:05 amVTE-SFO
23h 45m1 stop
$722China Eastern
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Sat, May 31 - Sun, Jun 22
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 9:35 amSFO-VTE
55h 35m3 stops
China Eastern Logo
10:35 am - 9:05 amVTE-SFO
36h 30m3 stops
$724China Eastern
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Nov 26
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 7:15 pmSFO-VTE
30h 25m1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 5:00 pmVTE-SFO
20h 25m1 stop
$776Vietnam Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Nov 26
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 7:15 pmSFO-VTE
30h 25m2 stops
Vietnam Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 5:00 pmVTE-SFO
20h 25m2 stops
$794Vietnam Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Nov 21
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 12:10 pmSFO-VTE
58h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 7:50 amVTE-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
$1,011Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Jan 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 12:10 pmSFO-VTE
35h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 7:50 amVTE-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
$1,021Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Nov 1
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10:50 pm - 5:45 pmSFO-VTE
28h 55m1 stop
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11:35 am - 6:00 pmVTE-SFO
20h 25m2 stops
$1,050
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Nov 26
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10:50 pm - 7:15 pmSFO-VTE
30h 25m2 stops
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11:35 am - 6:40 pmVTE-SFO
22h 05m3 stops
$1,085
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 26
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 5:45 pmSFO-VTE
27h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:25 pm - 7:40 pmVTE-SFO
39h 15m2 stops
$1,141China Southern
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Sat, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 6
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 9:35 amSFO-VTE
43h 00m2 stops
China Southern Logo
6:45 pm - 8:30 pmVTE-SFO
39h 45m2 stops
$1,499China Southern
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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.

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 March, where tickets cost $770 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,433 and $1,278 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$406
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Vientiane

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 $406 for a one-way ticket and $722 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?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Vientiane, with SkyTeam 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 $1,108 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Vietnam Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,034 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1294 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
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Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

10.0 ExcellentSailesh, Apr 2025SIN - AMD
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Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

2 hours delay, time changes started already 2 days before the flight

Average, not more then that. Cannot compete with Singapore Airlines

I bought the front row seat and made and early online check in but they changed my seat to the back row without prior notice. The inflight meal was too poor, only a piece of small finger food. The boarding is a disaster, everyone is stuffed in a bus in chaos. Doesnt worth the money at all.

Poor. Flight was delay without prior notice. Poor boarding. Poor meal service. Plane was dirty and smelly. Does not worth the money.

Overall very nice airline. The seats were cloth unlike leather seats I am accustom to on planes. The food was adequate. I had to use a paper boarding pass as they do not like electronic boarding passes. I scanned my electronic pass, but the gate agent requested the paper pass. Luckily I had a paper pass, although my electronic pass worked and when the paper pass was scanned it stated I was already on board.

Overall very nice airline. The seats were cloth unlike leather seats I am accustom to on planes. The food was adequate.

I am a bit upset with the check in counter, I signed up a wheelchair for my mom so they wouldn’t grant us her boarding pass. We got to the airport a couple of hours earlier and they had us wait and no one ever gave us her boarding pass or the wheelchair, I had to go back and complain when it was already time for our flight to board. Since we got their earlier, I could have easily pushed my mom myself and we could have relaxed and went to the lounge while waiting… when I finally got someone to help us he couldn’t explain how and why they dismissed us in the first place.

Was on holiday with my partner and we booked with Vietnam airlines as it not meant to be a budget airline. They separated us and made us sit at either end of the plane. Not the way I planned to spend my time on my holiday separate from my loved one. How can they separate people on the same booking. They know we are together and spending quality time together.

I had sometimes my trips with Vietnam Airlines and I like it 😊

The check-in process was great, and I cannot remember the name of the supervisor, but he was good and told us about the transit process very correctly and efficiently and kindly. We were given down access and the overall process was very efficient.

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.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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