Cheap flights from Kunming to Vientiane

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Cheapest round-trip flights $274
Lao Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Vientiane is currently $274
Cheapest one-way flight $139
Lao Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 20
The cheapest one-way flight from Kunming to Vientiane is currently $139
Cheapest nonstop flights $274
Lao Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 22 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kunming to Vientiane is currently $274
Last-minute weekend getaway $274
Lao Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kunming to Vientiane is currently $274
Cheapest business class flights $567
Lao Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kunming to Vientiane is currently $567
Fastest flight 1 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Kunming to Vientiane takes 1 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kunming to Vientiane is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $180–275
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $300–570

Popular airlines from Kunming to Vientiane

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $230–310
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - VTE Every day
    20 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - VTE Every Mon, Fri
  • Sichuan Airlines
    Nonstop
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - VTE Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
    4 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - VTE Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Lao Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $274
    Typical price: $235–290
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - VTE Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • China Southern
    from $296
    Typical price: $335–530
    55 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - VTE Every day
  • THAI
    from $630
    Typical price: $500–780
    14 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - VTE Every day
  • Hainan
    Typical price: $230–740
    13 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - VTE Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Kunming

  • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
    Kunming China 43 min 16 mi
  • Dali Airport (DLU)
    Dali China 4 hr 4 min 165 mi
  • Xingyi Airport (ACX)
    Xingyi China 3 hr 56 min 134 mi
  • Panzhihua Airport Freight (PZI)
    Panzhihua China 3 hr 54 min 131 mi

Popular airports near Vientiane

  • Wattay International Airport (VTE)
    Vientiane Laos 29 min 4 mi
  • Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
    Udon Thani Thailand 1 hr 38 min 42 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kunming to Vientiane

The cheapest flights from Kunming to Vientiane are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $180 to $275.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Vientiane recently found on Google Flights was with Lao Airlines from $274. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lao Airlines from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lao Airlines flight from Kunming to Vientiane is $274, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kunming to Vientiane is $296, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Kunming to Vientiane is $630, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Vientiane starts at $274 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $139 and departs on Wed, May 20.
1 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Kunming to Vientiane.
Peak travel is Dec–May, which mostly falls during the dry season (Nov–Mar). Rainfall is common during monsoon season, which peaks May–Sep. The weather is warm and humid year-round, though overnight temperatures are milder in dry season. Staged on the city outskirts, Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival, dates vary) is a traditional rain festival involving fireworks. The Buddhist That Luang Festival (Nov) draws many thousands of pilgrims to the city, where parades are held with wax castles and traditional Lao food is consumed.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kunming to Vientiane.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kunming to Vientiane really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kunming to Vientiane.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 28 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 55 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kunming to Vientiane are:
  • Sichuan Airlines offers 4 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. Sichuan Airlines flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
  • Lao Airlines offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Lao Airlines flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
  • THAI offers 14 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
  • Hainan offers 13 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kunming and Vientiane.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Vientiane recently found on Google Flights was with Lao Airlines from $274. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lao Airlines from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lao Airlines flight from Kunming to Vientiane is $274, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kunming to Vientiane is $296, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Kunming to Vientiane is $630, flying from May 28 to May 31.
China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and Lao Airlines fly direct from Kunming to Vientiane.
  • There are 28 China Eastern direct flights from Kunming to Vientiane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Kunming to Vientiane per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • There are 4 Lao Airlines direct flights from Kunming to Vientiane per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kunming and Vientiane at price $274 is offered by Lao Airlines from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and Lao Airlines fly direct from Kunming to Vientiane.
  • There are 28 China Eastern direct flights from Kunming to Vientiane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Kunming to Vientiane per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • There are 4 Lao Airlines direct flights from Kunming to Vientiane per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Kunming to Vientiane on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kunming and Vientiane start at $274 from Fri, May 22 to Sun, May 24 with Lao Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kunming to Vientiane, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kunming and Vientiane start at $567 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Lao Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kunming and Vientiane start at $274 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from Kunming to Vientiane, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kunming and Vientiane starts at $274 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Lao Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kunming and Vientiane at price $274 is offered by Lao Airlines from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kunming to Vientiane, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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