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 travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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

A direct flight from Hanoi to Vientiane typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 495 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 10 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this 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 frequent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for affordable travel on this route.

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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 two. This means that while direct options exist, you'll most often find yourself with at least one layover on this route.

A typical journey from Hanoi to Vientiane takes approximately 12h 55m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time between the two cities.

The cheapest time to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane is typically in July, with a median fare of $185. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $200, and November, with a median fare of $201. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall typical range.

Right now, cheap flights from Hanoi to Vientiane typically range from $246–$521, with a median fare of $377. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. While new deals appear almost daily, it's worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional bargains may require careful timing.

How much is a round trip from Hanoi to Vientiane

Regular price: $193 - $277

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 193 USD to 277 USD. The current lowest deal is 222 USD with Vietjet Air for travel from Sep 22-Sep 28.

now $222

Low $193

High $277

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

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Last-minute flights going from Hanoi to Vientiane

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Vietjet Air

$250

$249

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Vietnam Airlines

$265

$274

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Vietjet Air

$304

$233

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Air Ivoire

$298

$245

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

Air Ivoire

$300

$247

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Vientiane

Hanoi (HAN) - Vientiane (VTE)

$262

$252

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$304 → $233

23%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$305 → $237

22%

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

$286 → $230

20%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$300 → $246

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane

Hanoi - Vientiane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Hanoi to Vientiane are above the typical level, with a median price of $377.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $185, followed by February and November.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 12h 55m

The median flight duration for Hanoi to Vientiane is 12 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 19.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietnam Airlines offers direct flights

Vietnam Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Hanoi to Vientiane are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

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.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Vientiane main airports to arrive at

Wattay International (VTE)

Cheapest

Wattay International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane.

📍 ~8 km from Vientiane city center.

💸 Flights from ~$232

Airports nearby Vientiane used as alternative

Udon Thani International (UTH)

Cheapest

Udon Thani International is a useful alternative for Vientiane due to its proximity and ease of border crossing.

📍 ~60 km from Vientiane (reachable by car, requires international border crossing into Thailand)

💸 Flights from ~$190

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 for a flight is around $245. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $255. Conversely, booking 60+ days out can be significantly more expensive, 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 during the same period was $377. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing up to $521.

Historically, July has offered the cheapest flights from Hanoi to Vientiane, with a median price of $185. February and November also tend to be more affordable, showing median prices of $200 and $201 respectively. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $377.

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Hanoi to Vientiane: Overview

Insights for flights from Hanoi to Vientiane

How much is a round trip from Hanoi to Vientiane

Regular price: $193 - $277

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 193 USD to 277 USD. The current lowest deal is 222 USD with Vietjet Air for travel from Sep 22-Sep 28.

now $222

Low $193

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from Hanoi to Vientiane

July

Cheapest

Flights from $185

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $459

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Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec