What percentage of Hanoi to Vientiane flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 19.9% of flights from Hanoi to Vientiane were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also common for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane?

A direct flight from Hanoi to Vientiane typically takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 495 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 10 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Hanoi to Vientiane come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Hanoi to Vientiane come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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Hanoi to Vientiane: Overview

Insights for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane

Most itineraries for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane connect at least once, with only 19.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Hanoi to Vientiane takes 12h 55m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Hanoi to Vientiane, fares typically range from $246–$521, with a median of $377. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. However, new deals appear almost daily, offering opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane is typically in July, with a median fare of $185. Other affordable months include February, with a median of $200, and November, where the median fare is $201.

The distance between Hanoi and Vientiane is 495 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Hanoi to Vientiane

Regular price: $171 - $276

Prices for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane is between 171 USD and 276 USD. The current lowest deal is 232 USD with Air Ivoire, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now $232

Low $171

High $276

The cheapest time to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane

The cheapest month to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane is July, with a median price of $185. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $459. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $185

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $459

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Direct flights from Hanoi to Vientiane

Vietjet Air

Last-minute flights going from Hanoi to Vientiane

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Thai AirAsia

$353

$320

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Thai AirAsia

$364

$329

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Thai AirAsia

$363

$359

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Air Ivoire

$305

$284

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Vietnam Airlines

$267

$239

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Air Ivoire

$302

$287

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$346 → $232

33%

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$291 → $233

20%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$309 → $251

19%

3 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 22

$288 → $232

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane

Hanoi - Vientiane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Hanoi to Vientiane are above the typical level of $377.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane, with a median price of $185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 12h 55m

Flights from Hanoi to Vientiane typically take 12h 55m, covering a distance of 495 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 19.9% of recent flights from Hanoi to Vientiane are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers direct flights

Vietjet Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Hanoi to Vientiane.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Hanoi main airports to depart from

Noi Bai International (HAN)

Cheapest

Noi Bai International Airport is a good option for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Vientiane main airports to arrive at

Wattay International (VTE)

Cheapest

Fly into VTE for direct access to Vientiane, a convenient arrival point for your trip.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Airports nearby Vientiane used as alternative

Udon Thani International (UTH)

Udon Thani International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic Thai connections and potentially lower-cost flights.

📍 ~50 km from Vientiane (requires an international border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$222

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vientiane

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vientiane

Historically, the best time to book flights from Hanoi to Vientiane is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $245. Booking 28-59 days out also showed an average price of $245. Prices tend to be significantly higher for bookings made 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $518.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Hanoi to Vientiane is considered to be $246 or less. The median price for this route was $377. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $521 or less.

Historically, July has offered the cheapest flights from Hanoi to Vientiane, with a median price of $185. February and November also showed competitive prices, with median fares of $200 and $201 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $377, indicating these months are notably more affordable.

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Hanoi to Vientiane: Overview

Insights for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane

Most itineraries for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane connect at least once, with only 19.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Hanoi to Vientiane takes 12h 55m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Hanoi and Vientiane is 495 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Hanoi to Vientiane

Regular price: $171 - $276

Prices for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane is between 171 USD and 276 USD. The current lowest deal is 232 USD with Air Ivoire, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now $232

Low $171

High $276

The cheapest time to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane

July

Cheapest

Flights from $185

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $459

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec