Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Vientiane (SHA - VTE)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Vientiane and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$296	China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is currently $296
Cheapest one-way flight	$153	China Southern 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is currently $153
Last-minute weekend getaway	$312	Hainan 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Vientiane is currently $312
Cheapest business class flights	$1,399	China Southern 2 stops 20 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is currently $1,399

Fastest flight	4 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Vientiane takes 4 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Mon, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $230–425
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–850

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Vientiane

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $290–320

2 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - VTE Every Mon, Fri

298 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - VTE Every day
China Southern

from $296

Typical price: $250–500

61 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - VTE Every day
THAI

from $772

Typical price: $610–910

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG - VTE Every day
Hainan

from $299

Typical price: $265–1,100

15 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - VTE Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Vietjet

from $326

Typical price: $295–690

11 weekly connecting flights

PVG - VTE Every day
9 Air

8 weekly connecting flights

PVG - VTE Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 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 Shanghai to Vientiane

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vientiane are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $230 to $425.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vientiane recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $153.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $296, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $772, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $299, flying from May 7 to May 14.
The cheapest Vietjet flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $326, flying from May 8 to May 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vientiane starts at $296 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $153 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

4 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Vientiane.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 2 nonstop flights and 298 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Vientiane are:

China Southern offers 61 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
THAI offers 21 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
Hainan offers 15 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
Vietjet offers 11 connecting flights per week. Vietjet flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .
9 Air offers 8 connecting flights per week. 9 Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Vientiane.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vientiane recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $153.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $296, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $772, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $299, flying from May 7 to May 14.
The cheapest Vietjet flight from Shanghai to Vientiane is $326, flying from May 8 to May 15.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Vientiane.

There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Vientiane per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Vientiane at price $312 is offered by Hainan from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Vientiane.

There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Vientiane per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Vientiane are only available on Monday and Friday.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Vientiane start at $1,399 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Vientiane start at $296 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4.

To book business class trips from Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Vientiane starts at $312 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Hainan.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Vientiane at price $312 is offered by Hainan from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai 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.