VTE

$424 Find Cheap Flights to Vientiane - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$638
Typical prices: $1,091-$1,693
China Eastern
Mon 11/12Sun 12/2
LAX - VTE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$424
Typical prices: $587-$911
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/4
SFO - VTE • 2 stops
Top airlines
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
Top routes
LAX - VTE
Cheapest • 28% average savings
SFO - VTE
Most popular
Insights
Insights
When to book
22 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 12% price drop
November
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Vientiane!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to Vientiane

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Vientiane

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 21
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 12:05 amLAX  Los Angeles-VTE Vientiane Wattay
21h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:05 am - 9:05 amVTE  Vientiane Wattay-LAX Los Angeles
23h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$638China Eastern
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 10
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 12:05 amLAX  Los Angeles-VTE Vientiane Wattay
21h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:05 am - 9:05 amVTE  Vientiane Wattay-LAX Los Angeles
23h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$638China Eastern
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 pm - 12:05 amSFO  San Francisco-VTE Vientiane Wattay
34h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 9:00 amVTE  Vientiane Wattay-SFO San Francisco
22h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$759Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:05 amSFO  San Francisco-VTE Vientiane Wattay
30h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 7:10 pmVTE  Vientiane Wattay-SFO San Francisco
33h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles
$760Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Dec 3
Vietnam Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 7:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-VTE Vientiane Wattay
30h 55m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Phnom Penh Techo Intl
Vietnam Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 5:00 pmVTE  Vientiane Wattay-SFO San Francisco
20h 35m2 stops Phnom Penh Techo Intl Ho Chi Minh City
$859Vietnam Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Jan 17
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 7:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-VTE Vientiane Wattay
30h 45m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Phnom Penh Techo Intl
Vietnam Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 5:00 pmVTE  Vientiane Wattay-SFO San Francisco
20h 35m2 stops Phnom Penh Techo Intl Ho Chi Minh City
$896Vietnam Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 2:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-VTE Vientiane Wattay
24h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:30 am - 8:00 pmVTE  Vientiane Wattay-LAX Los Angeles
22h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$996China Southern
Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 29
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 3:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-VTE Vientiane Wattay
24h 30m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:30 am - 8:40 pmVTE  Vientiane Wattay-SFO San Francisco
23h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$1,008China Southern
Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Feb 10
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 6:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-VTE Vientiane Wattay
41h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 7:50 amVTE  Vientiane Wattay-SFO San Francisco
34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,229Singapore Airlines
Sun, Jan 3 - Wed, Feb 3
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 6:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-VTE Vientiane Wattay
41h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 7:50 amVTE  Vientiane Wattay-SFO San Francisco
34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,229Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Vientiane flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Vientiane with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Vientiane?

Los Angeles to Vientiane is the cheapest route at $638 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Vientiane?

A round-trip flight to Vientiane costs $1,340 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Los Angeles average $999, while Portland runs a bit higher at $1,105.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Vientiane?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Vientiane at $1,336 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $1,453.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Vientiane?

•October is the cheapest month to fly to Vientiane with an average price of $1,179 round-trip.
•June ($1,870) and July ($1,718) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Vientiane?

Night flights to Vientiane are the cheapest at $1,298 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,498.

What is a good deal for flights to Vientiane?

Flights under $1,091 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Vientiane at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Los Angeles $754
•San Francisco $951
•Portland $1,053.

When are flights to Vientiane the cheapest?

Flights to Vientiane are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals
Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Vientiane

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Korean Air, China Eastern and Vietnam Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Read more
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Asiana Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Read more
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Singapore Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Read more
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on China Southern

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Read more

Key details for flights to Vientiane

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$424
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Vientiane

When to book flights to Vientiane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Vientiane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your questions about flights to Vientiane, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Are there on-site airport hotels at Wattay International Airport?

    Yes, the Wattay Airport includes with many hotels, particularly towards the east and south, all designed to take care of your unique needs. If you're looking to stay near the Vientiane city center, you should be able to find many hotels to choose from within a five-minute drive and beyond.

  • Are there direct flights to Vientiane from America?

    There are no direct flights from the US to Vientiane, or even to Laos. Most flights have more than one stopover and take at least 10 hours.

  • How far is Wattay Airport from Chao Anouvong Stadium?

    There are several ways to get from the airport to Chao Anouvong Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in Vientiane. The shortest route takes 12min by car and 23min in an airport shuttle; the stadium is only 3.1 miles away from the airport. If you drive there via Asean road, it will take a bit longer—15min or more. If you prefer to get some exercise, you can walk there in just over an hour.

  • Do I need a visa or passport when visiting Vientiane?

    Yes, you will need a Laos visa if you're planning to visit Vientiane from the US. Luckily, travelers flying into Wattay Airport can pick up their visas upon arrival in Laos. Visas can also be applied for online, and you will be allowed to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days. You will also need to present a valid passport.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Vientiane?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Vientiane at 0 per week, while China Eastern is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Vientiane. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How do I know if a flight to Vientiane is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Vientiane is around $1,091 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Vientiane?

    Last-minute fares to Vientiane – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the average round-trip fare of $1,340.

Your guide to booking Vientiane flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Vientiane, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Vientiane, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,091 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Vientiane around October. Round-trip fares historically average $1,179 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $200 per round-trip. Evening flights to Vientiane average $1,298 compared to $1,498 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • The Wattay International Airport (VTE), located 1.8 miles away from the city center, is the main airport in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It's the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore different areas in Vientiane, such as Ban Dongnasok, Ban Nakham, and Ban Wattay.
  • Wattay airport is quite big, so it's easy to get lost, especially when traveling there for the first time. If you're stranded or not sure where to go at the International Terminal, look for the information desk or information booth at the departure lounge, which can help you locate various airport facilities quickly.
  • The airport is quite close to the city of Vientiane, which means you’ll have several transport options to choose from, depending on your budget, comfort level, and required safety precautions. If you're on a tight budget, you can walk or take a shuttle bus located just outside the airport that often stops at several hotels along the way. You can also take a taxi, found at both domestic and international terminals. Note that you will need to buy taxi coupons from inside the airport.
  • Remember that during festivals, it's often difficult to find an available seat on the national carrier—Lao Airlines—that serves the regional area of Vientiane as well as the surrounding cities and countries. It's vital that you confirm your flight a day in advance to avoid getting bumped off.
  • Most international flights typically arrive at night, so it makes sense to book a hotel near the airport and avoid the inconvenience of traveling far at night. If you're not comfortable with this schedule, you can always inquire about flights that arrive during the day. Alternatively, you can arrange a hotel pickup from the airport.

More options for your flight to Vientiane