What percentage of Vientiane to Shanghai flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.7% of flights from Vientiane to Shanghai were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that the majority of routes between these two cities typically involve at least one stop. Travelers prioritizing direct routes may find fewer options available.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Vientiane to Shanghai come up with regular frequency. This indicates that travelers can typically find favorable prices for this route without extended waiting periods. While specific deal availability varies, the route consistently offers opportunities for cost-effective travel across the trailing 30 days.

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Q: How long is the flight from Vientiane to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Vientiane to Shanghai covers a distance of 2428 kilometers and has a median duration of 3 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 8 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the overall trip.

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Vientiane to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Vientiane to Shanghai, the most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $147. Other cost-effective options include August, where the median fare is $172, and April, with a median of $186. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Right now, fares for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai typically range from $289–$551, with a median of $340. Current fares are below the typical level for this route, and about 24% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price changes can be beneficial.

When considering how long is the flight from Vientiane to Shanghai, a typical journey takes about 9h 50m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. Only a small percentage of recent fares, 2.7%, are for non-stop flights.

The distance between Vientiane and Shanghai is approximately 2,428 kilometers. This places the route in the medium-haul category, indicating a moderate travel distance that typically involves several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Vientiane to Shanghai

Regular price: $219 - $397

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

The regular price range for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai is between $219 and $397. The current lowest deal is $248 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $248

Low $219

High $397

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Lao Airlines

$408

$805

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$404

$266

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Thai Airways International

$467

$1,064

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

$444

$309

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

$370

$350

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Vietnam Airlines

$371

$602

One-way

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

6 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 20

$408 → $246

40%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$444 → $309

30%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

$393 → $263

33%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$391 → $270

31%

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 are below the typical level at $248.

📅 Best time to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 9h 50m.

Flights from Vientiane to Shanghai typically take 9h 50m, covering a distance of 2428 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Vientiane to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai appear regularly, offering good opportunities to book.

Vientiane main airports to depart from

Wattay International (VTE)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Vientiane (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$262

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Oct 09

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Oct 16

Shanghai, China

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Business Class

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Oct 22

Shanghai, China

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$1,961

$557

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Oct 19

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$1,875

$558

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Sep 18

Shanghai, China

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Shanghai, China

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$558

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Shanghai, China

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$1,883

$559

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Shanghai, China

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$1,781

$552

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From VTE

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Shanghai, China

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$1,750

$552

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $213. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $272. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance historically resulted in higher average prices, around $505, across the trailing quarter.

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 was $340 during the same period. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of observed prices being $551 or less. Travelers aiming for value should target fares at or below the $289 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai include October, with a median price of $147, and August, with a median price of $172. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $186. The annual median price for this route was $340, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average across the trailing 270 days.

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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: $219 - $397

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

The regular price range for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai is between $219 and $397. The current lowest deal is $248 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $248

Low $219

High $397

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Lao Airlines

$408

$805

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$404

$266

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Thai Airways International

$467

$1,064

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

$444

$309

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

$370

$350

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

VTE - Shanghai

Vientiane (VTE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Vietnam Airlines

$371

$602

One-way

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

6 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 20

$408 → $246

40%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$444 → $309

30%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

$393 → $263

33%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$391 → $270

31%

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 are below the typical level at $248.

📅 Best time to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 9h 50m.

Flights from Vientiane to Shanghai typically take 9h 50m, covering a distance of 2428 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Vientiane to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai appear regularly, offering good opportunities to book.

Vientiane main airports to depart from

Wattay International (VTE)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Vientiane (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$1,750

$552

Save $1,198

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Vientiane to Shanghai

Vientiane to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Vientiane to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai

Direct flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Vientiane to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai

Vientiane - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly.

The typical flight duration is 9h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Vientiane main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Oct 11

Oct 12

Oct 08

Oct 16

Oct 22

Oct 19

Sep 18

Oct 20

Oct 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Vientiane to Shanghai tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Vientiane to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai?

What percentage of Vientiane to Shanghai flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Vientiane to Shanghai?

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

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More routes from Vientiane

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Vientiane to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Vientiane to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai

Direct flights from Vientiane to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Vientiane to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai

Vientiane - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly.

The typical flight duration is 9h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Vientiane main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 09

Oct 11

Oct 12

Oct 08

Oct 16

Oct 22

Oct 19

Sep 18

Oct 20

Oct 05

Oct 09

Nov 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Vientiane to Shanghai tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Vientiane to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Vientiane to Shanghai?