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

• VietJet Air
• Lao Airlines

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

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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Phnom Penh Techo Intl (KTI), compared to $196 for nonstop.

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 A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

One-stop flights from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City most commonly connect through:

• Phnom Penh Techo Intl (KTI) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Phnom Penh Techo Intl (KTI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $172 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $220, a difference of $48. 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 Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City route, 49% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Centre and FV Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Ho Chi Minh City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 8:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 9:10 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

A nonstop flight from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City 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 $139 to $1,040. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

VietJet Air is the only airline operating Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City flights. 51% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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 27m, compared with 4h 56m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 5h 37m via Hanoi Noibai (HAN).

Round-trip flights from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City range from $158 to $233, with an average of $191 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.