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Vientiane to Luang Prabang Flight Information

The approximate distance between Vientiane and Luang Prabang is 216.5 km. Average flight time from Vientiane to Luang Prabang is around 45 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is September.

Cheapest one-way
US$63
Lao Airlines Lao Airlines VTE-LPQ 45m · Nonstop Sat, Oct 3
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Cheapest round-trip
US$122
Lao Airlines Lao Airlines VTE-LPQ 45m · Nonstop Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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When to fly
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season
Route details
216.5 km
Flight distance
45m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$63, and round-trip direct flights start at US$122.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Mon, Sep 7 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Fri, Sep 11 | Lao Airlines
        US$122 US$153
        20% off
        20% off
        US$153 US$122
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Sun, Sep 20 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Wed, Sep 23 | Lao Airlines
        US$122 US$153
        20% off
        20% off
        US$153 US$122
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Wed, Sep 9 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Wed, Sep 16 | Lao Airlines
        US$122 US$153
        20% off
        20% off
        US$153 US$122
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Sun, Sep 27 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 12:45
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 13:30
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Sat, Oct 3 | Lao Airlines
        US$122
        20% off
        US$153 US$122
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Wed, Sep 16 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Wed, Sep 23 | Lao Airlines
        US$123
        20% off
        US$153 US$123
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Mon, Sep 21 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Fri, Sep 25 | Lao Airlines
        US$124
        19% off
        US$153 US$124
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Fri, Aug 14 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Fri, Aug 21 | Lao Airlines
        US$124
        19% off
        US$153 US$124
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Fri, Sep 11 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Mon, Sep 14 | Lao Airlines
        US$124
        19% off
        US$153 US$124
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Sun, Sep 13 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Mon, Sep 14 | Lao Airlines
        US$124
        19% off
        US$153 US$124
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Fri, Sep 18 | Lao Airlines
        LPQ 10:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        VTE 10:45
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Mon, Sep 21 | Lao Airlines
        US$125
        18% off
        US$153 US$125
      • VTE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LPQ 14:00
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Tue, Aug 11 | Normal Airline
        LPQ 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        VTE 16:00
        Luang Prabang - Vientiane | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        VTE 11:20
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:05
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Sat, Oct 3 | Lao Airlines
        US$63 US$81
        22% off
        22% off
        US$81 US$63
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Mon, Sep 7 | Lao Airlines
        US$64 US$81
        21% off
        21% off
        US$81 US$64
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Sun, Sep 13 | Lao Airlines
        US$66 US$81
        19% off
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 09:50
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 10:35
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Thu, Sep 3 | Lao Airlines
        US$66
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Mon, Sep 21 | Lao Airlines
        US$66
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Fri, Sep 4 | Lao Airlines
        US$66
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Mon, Aug 31 | Lao Airlines
        US$66
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Wed, Sep 23 | Lao Airlines
        US$66
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 11:20
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:05
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Sun, Oct 4 | Lao Airlines
        US$66
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 11:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        LPQ 12:25
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Wed, Aug 26 | Lao Airlines
        US$66
        19% off
        US$81 US$66
      • VTE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LPQ 14:00
        Vientiane - Luang Prabang | Tue, Aug 11 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, including Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Vientiane to Luang Prabang according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang is September, with an average price of US$46; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$80.

US$80
US$63
US$46
US$29
    Cheapest
  • US$48
    Aug
  • US$46
    Sep
  • US$60
    Oct
  • US$59
    Nov
  • US$62
    Dec
  • US$62
    Jan
  • US$64
    Feb
  • US$63
    Mar
  • US$73
    Apr
  • US$71
    May
  • US$80
    Jun
  • US$69
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang (VTE-LPQ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Lao Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$63 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. VTE to LPQ on Sat, Oct 3), while Lao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$122 departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Fri, Sep 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang with the following airlines, including: Lao 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 45 minutes to fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang 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 4 flight per week flying from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Lao Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- QV101 (11:36)
  • To find best deals on flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, 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 Sat, Oct 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$63.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Lao 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 Luang Prabang travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on August 12, 2026 with Lao Airlines, with prices starting at US$57.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Luang Prabang, with Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport (VTE-LPQ) is by far the most common option on this route: Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
  • The time difference between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Vientiane to Luang Prabang is US$209. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Vientiane to Luang Prabang is US$171. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: Travel Guide and Top Attractions

Flight Information: Flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Airport terminal. Source: Photo by Artur Tumasjan on Unsplash

Airport terminal. Source: Photo by Artur Tumasjan on Unsplash

Flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang are a popular and important route for travelers in Laos. The average flight distance between the two cities is 310 km. The most popular airline for this route is Laos Airlines, known for its excellent service and convenience.

However, if you prefer other transportation methods, there are several options available. You can choose to travel by train or bus. The average cost and duration of each transportation method are as follows:

Transportation MethodAverage CostDuration
TrainLAK790,000-LAK820,0002-3 hours
BusLAK450,000-LAK470,0005-6 hours

These alternative transportation methods provide you with flexibility and the opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of the region. However, if you prefer a quicker and more convenient option, flights are the best choice.

Major Airport in Vientiane and Transportation

Wattay International Airport. Source: Photo by Patrick Campanal on Unsplash

Wattay International Airport. Source: Photo by Patrick Campanal on Unsplash

Vientiane is served by one airport, providing different services and facilities:

  • Wattay International Airport: Located 3 km outside of the city center in Sikhodtabong District, Vientiane Prefecture, it provides services such as free Wi-Fi, baggage service, and charging stations.

Since the airport has 3 terminals, there are transfer options available between them. These options may include shuttle buses and walkways. Check with the airport authorities for the most up-to-date information on transfer options.

When traveling from Vientiane airport to the downtown area, you have several transportation options. The estimated price range for each transportation method is as follows:

  • Taxi: LAK120,000-LAK240,000
  • Tuk-tuk: LAK60,000-LAK80,000
  • Public bus: LAK5,000-LAK8,000

Choose the transportation method that suits your budget and preferences. Taxis and tuk-tuks offer convenience and comfort, while public buses are more budget-friendly.

Major Airport in Luang Prabang and Transportation

Flight over Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash

Flight over Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash

Luang Prabang is served by one major airport, which is:

  • Luang Prabang International Airport: Located in the city of Luang Prabang, this airport is the main gateway for travelers visiting the area. It offers free Wi-Fi, baggage service, and charging stations for the convenience of passengers.

There is only one terminal at Luang Prabang International Airport, so there are no transfer options between terminals. However, the airport is conveniently located near the city center, making transportation to downtown Luang Prabang easily accessible.

Transportation options from downtown Luang Prabang to the airport include taxis, public buses, and private car service.

  • Taxi: LAK350,000-LAK400,000
  • Public Bus: LAK12,000-LAK18,000
  • Private Car Service: LAK380,000-LAK420,000

When is the Best Time to Buy Flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

Airport terminal. Source: Photo by Michael C on Unsplash

Airport terminal. Source: Photo by Michael C on Unsplash

If you're looking to save money on flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, it's important to consider the timing of your purchase. The most expensive month to buy flights is June, while the cheapest month is November.

By booking your flights during the off-peak season, you can take advantage of lower prices and potentially save a significant amount of money.

How to Find Cheap Flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Aerial view of Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Colin Roe on Unsplash

Aerial view of Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Colin Roe on Unsplash

When searching for cheap flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, there are several tips you can follow to find the best deals:

  • Book in advance: By booking your flights well in advance, you can often secure lower prices.
  • Be flexible with your travel dates: If you have the flexibility to travel on different dates, you can compare prices and choose the most affordable option.
  • Set price alerts: Sign up for price alerts on travel websites or use flight comparison apps to receive notifications when prices drop.
  • Consider alternative airports: Check if there are any nearby airports that offer cheaper flights to Luang Prabang.
  • Use a reliable travel website: Trip.com offers a wide range of flight options and competitive prices, making it a great choice for finding cheap flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang.

Tips to Travel to Luang Prabang

Street in Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Swapnil Kulkarni on Unsplash

Street in Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Swapnil Kulkarni on Unsplash

If you're a first-time visitor to Luang Prabang, here are some tips to make your trip more enjoyable:

  • Respect local customs and traditions: Luang Prabang is a culturally rich city, so it's important to respect the local customs and traditions. Dress modestly when visiting temples and be mindful of local etiquette.
  • Try the local cuisine: Luang Prabang is known for its delicious food, so make sure to try some of the local dishes. Don't miss out on the famous Luang Prabang sausage and sticky rice.
  • Visit the night market: The night market in Luang Prabang is a must-visit. Here, you can find a wide variety of handicrafts, textiles, and local products. It's a great place to buy souvenirs.
  • Explore the waterfalls: Luang Prabang is surrounded by beautiful waterfalls. Take a day trip to Kuang Si Falls or Tad Sae Waterfall to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
  • Take part in a traditional alms-giving ceremony: Witness the daily alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, where Buddhist monks collect offerings from the local community. It's a unique cultural experience.

Explore Luang Prabang

Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Molydar Souama on Unsplash

Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang. Source: Photo by Molydar Souama on Unsplash

Luang Prabang offers a wealth of attractions for visitors to explore. Here are 10 popular attractions in the city:

  1. Wat Xieng Thong: This stunning Buddhist temple is one of the most important in Luang Prabang, known for its intricate carvings and beautiful architecture.
  2. Mount Phousi: Climb to the top of Mount Phousi for panoramic views of Luang Prabang and the surrounding countryside.
  3. Kuang Si Falls: Visit the picturesque Kuang Si Falls, where you can swim in the turquoise pools and admire the cascading waterfalls.
  4. Night Market: Explore the bustling night market, where you can find a wide variety of handicrafts, textiles, and local products.
  5. Royal Palace Museum: Discover the rich history of Laos at the Royal Palace Museum, which showcases artifacts and exhibits from the royal family.
  6. Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham: Admire the beautiful golden facade of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most important temples in Luang Prabang.
  7. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre: Learn about the diverse ethnic groups of Laos at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, which features exhibits on traditional crafts and customs.
  8. Wat Visounnarath: Visit the oldest temple in Luang Prabang, known for its unique architecture and sacred Buddha statues.
  9. Elephant Village: Experience an elephant encounter at the Elephant Village, where you can learn about these majestic creatures and even go for a ride.
  10. Wat Aham: Explore the beautiful Wat Aham, which is known for its unique blend of Buddhist and animist beliefs.

Getting around Luang Prabang is easy, with several transportation options available. Buses and taxis are readily available and provide a convenient way to travel within the city. Additionally, bicycles and motorbikes can be rented for those who prefer to explore at their own pace.

With its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, Luang Prabang is a destination that should not be missed. No matter what your interests may be, whether it's exploring temples, admiring waterfalls, or indulging in delectable cuisine, this enchanting city caters to all types of travelers.

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