Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Vientiane

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Vientiane, including China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
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Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Vientiane according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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 US$169, and round-trip direct flights start at US$308.

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 15 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 priceUS$133
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$243
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,389.87 km
Average flight time4 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Vientiane route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Vientiane

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Vientiane?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Vientiane purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Vientiane is June, with an average price of US$150; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$221.

US$221
US$186
US$150
US$115
    Cheapest
  • US$215
    Apr
  • US$184
    May
  • US$150
    Jun
  • US$187
    Jul
  • US$190
    Aug
  • US$187
    Sep
  • US$198
    Oct
  • US$206
    Nov
  • US$221
    Dec
  • US$204
    Jan
  • US$191
    Feb
  • US$220
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vientiane?

The average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vientiane purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vientiane are found during March, with an average price of US$291. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to US$485.

US$485
US$388
US$291
US$194
    Cheapest
  • US$485
    Apr
  • US$346
    May
  • US$334
    Jun
  • US$331
    Jul
  • US$338
    Aug
  • US$425
    Sep
  • US$426
    Oct
  • US$392
    Nov
  • US$375
    Dec
  • US$382
    Jan
  • US$459
    Feb
  • US$291
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane?

Average weekly flight prices from Shanghai to Vientiane by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane is Sunday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$211
US$192
US$173
US$154
    Cheapest
  • US$193
    Mon
  • US$211
    Tue
  • US$206
    Wed
  • US$192
    Thu
  • US$198
    Fri
  • US$181
    Sat
  • US$173
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Shanghai to Vientiane during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vientiane are available on May 3, with fares starting at US$153.

US$236
US$195
US$153
US$112
    Cheapest
  • US$172
    28
    Apr
  • US$201
    29
  • US$236
    30
  • US$171
    1
    May
  • US$161
    2
  • US$153
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, VietJet Air offers one-way fares as low as US$133 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to VTE on Wed, May 13), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$243 departing on Thu, Jun 4 and returning on Sun, Jun 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Vientiane with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines 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 15 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 3 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/-/T/-/- -- MU283 (21:44)
  • 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 Wed, May 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$133.
    · 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 April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane on April 13, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at US$125.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Vientiane

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Vientiane?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Vientiane on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Hainan Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Vientiane, with fares starting at US$94.

US$37
US$94
US$151
US$208
US$265
Hainan Airlines
US$94
Hainan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
US$137
Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
US$137
Xiamen Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$163
China Southern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
US$219
Shanghai Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$265
China Eastern Airlines

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Vientiane daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Vientiane within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shanghai to Vientiane is the highest on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday.

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3
Tue
4
Wed
3
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Fri
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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.