Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Vientiane

You can pick from 6 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Vientiane including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, with China Eastern Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Vientiane in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at KRW 276,330, and round-trip direct flights start at KRW 477,164.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Vientiane are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Vientiane Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Vientiane is about 2,389.87 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Vientiane is around 4 hours 30 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceKRW 198,124
Cheapest return ticket priceKRW 336,810
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,389.87 km
Average flight time4 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Vientiane?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one-way prices start at KRW 198,123.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vientiane (SHA-VTE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sichuan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as KRW 198,124 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to VTE on Mon, Dec 22), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from KRW 336,810 departing on Wed, Jan 7 and returning on Sun, Jan 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Vientiane with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Thai Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 30 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Vientiane. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU283 (20:53)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Vientiane, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Dec 22, with one-way flights priced at just KRW 198,124.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Vientiane travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane on December 21, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at KRW 173,096.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Vientiane, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wattay International Airport (PVG-VTE) is by far the most common option on this route: Wattay International Airport (VTE).
  • The time difference between Vientiane and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.