What percentage of Vientiane to Shanghai flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.7% of flights from Vientiane to Shanghai were direct. This indicates that direct options are relatively uncommon for this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate that most journeys will involve at least one connection, and often more.

How long is the flight from Vientiane to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Vientiane to Shanghai typically takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2428 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total trip.

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

Cheap flights from Vientiane to Shanghai are classified as a regular occurrence. This suggests that favorable pricing for this route appears with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically expect to find opportunities for more affordable fares over time. While not always available, these deals emerge often enough to be considered a regular feature of this route.

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Vientiane to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Vientiane to Shanghai, October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $147. Other good options include August, with a median fare of $172, and April, where the median fare is $186. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai typically range from $289–$551, with a median price of $340. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 24% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals appear regularly.

Most itineraries for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai connect at least once. Only 2.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Vientiane to Shanghai. For the majority of connecting itineraries, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Vientiane to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 9h 50m. This duration accounts for the common connecting itineraries on this route, as direct flights are not prevalent.

The distance between Vientiane and Shanghai is 2428 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that often includes at least one stopover, given the current flight options.

How much is a round trip from Vientiane to Shanghai

Regular price: $286 - $546

Prices for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $286 and $546. The current lowest deal is $237 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 28.

now $237

Low $286

High $546

The cheapest time to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai is October, with a median price of $147. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $802. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $147

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $802

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vientiane to Shanghai

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$401

$258

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$319

$258

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$392

$258

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$295

$309

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$450

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$447

$256

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 9

$447 → $256

43%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$437 → $256

41%

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$413 → $258

37%

5 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 14

$398 → $244

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai

Vientiane - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Vientiane to Shanghai averaged $340, with 24% good prices found.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest at $147. March to October typically offers lower prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 9h 50m

The typical flight duration from Vientiane to Shanghai is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines has a deal for $237

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines to Shanghai was found for $237.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are regularly available

Deals on flights from Vientiane to Shanghai are regularly available within a 30-day window.

Vientiane main airports to depart from

Wattay International (VTE)

Cheapest

Wattay International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$253

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$271

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai has been between 7 and 13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $213. Booking within 6 days of departure typically saw prices increase to an average of $272. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out resulted in significantly higher average prices of $505, suggesting that very early bookings are not usually the most economical option for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Vientiane to Shanghai is considered to be $289 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $340. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $551 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $289 typically puts you in the lowest 25% of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai have included October, with a median price of $147, and August, with a median price of $172. April also offered relatively low median prices at $186. The annual median price for this route is $340, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for more economical fares should consider these months.

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Vientiane to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Vientiane to Shanghai

Regular price: $286 - $546

Prices for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $286 and $546. The current lowest deal is $237 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 28.

now $237

Low $286

High $546

The cheapest time to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai

October

Cheapest

Flights from $147

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $802

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vientiane to Shanghai

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$401

$258

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$319

$258

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$392

$258

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$295

$309

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$450

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$447

$256

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 9

$447 → $256

43%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$437 → $256

41%

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$413 → $258

37%

5 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 14

$398 → $244

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai