Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Vientiane (VTE)

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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Vientiane?

  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.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Vientiane?

  It takes about 4 hours 30 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane.

• When is the best time to book flights 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Vientiane?

  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)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Vientiane?

  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.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Vientiane (VTE) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Vientiane from Shanghai?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Vientiane?

  The time difference between Vientiane and Shanghai is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Vientiane?

  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.