Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Luang Prabang from £497

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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£497
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£546
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£558
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£564
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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£578
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£586
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Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£890
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£974
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£1,195
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Mon, Aug 10
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£1,199
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£1,201
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
Johannesburg JNBLuang Prabang LPQ
£1,270
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How much do flights to Luang Prabang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£497

Cheapest round-trip

£890

Average round-trip

£1,028

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Thai AirAsia

Getting from Luang Prabang airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or hotel shuttle. Best value: shared minivan or tuk-tuk.

Luang Prabang is served by Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), located approximately 4 km northeast of the UNESCO World Heritage city center. Despite the short distance, airport transfers to city center destinations require ground transport as there is no public bus service. Options include taxis, hotel shuttles, shared minivans, tuk-tuks, and private transfers. Journey times are typically 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and your final destination within the compact old town.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-15 min

₭50,000 – ₭70,000; LAK 50,000–70,000 (approx. USD 2.30–3.20); fixed fare

on-demand (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

10-20 min

₭0 – ₭100,000; Often complimentary or LAK 50,000–100,000 (approx. USD 2.30–4.60); book in advance

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

pre-booked hotel guests

15-25 min

₭20,000 – ₭40,000; LAK 20,000–40,000 (approx. USD 0.90–1.80); shared with other passengers

on-demand when full (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

₭40,000 – ₭60,000; LAK 40,000–60,000 (approx. USD 1.80–2.75); negotiate fare before departure

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local experience

10-15 min

₭100,000 – ₭200,000; LAK 100,000–200,000 (approx. USD 4.60–9.20); pre-booked sedan or SUV

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

comfort and privacy

10-15 min

₭400,000 – ₭800,000; LAK 400,000–800,000 per day (approx. USD 18–37); limited availability

by reservation (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in LAK (Lao Kip); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • There is no public bus service between the airport and city center.
  • Taxis operate on fixed fares from the airport; purchase tickets at the taxi counter inside the terminal.
  • Tuk-tuk fares should be negotiated before departure.
  • Many hotels offer complimentary or low-cost airport pickup when booked in advance.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Luang Prabang

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Luang Prabang International
Average flights per week
297
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Luang Prabang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Luang Prabang

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C12°C
February31°C15°C
March34°C18°C
April35°C20°C
May33°C21°C
June31°C21°C
July30°C21°C
August30°C21°C
September30°C20°C
October30°C18°C
November29°C16°C
December27°C13°C
Hottest Month
35°C
April
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
93%
23°C18°C
25 Jul
92%
28°C19°C
Sunday
19 Jul
36%
28°C17°C
26 Jul
83%
33°C19°C
Monday
20 Jul
54%
28°C19°C
27 Jul
51%
34°C19°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
88%
29°C18°C
28 Jul
57%
36°C19°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
87%
30°C18°C
29 Jul
36°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
78%
32°C18°C
30 Jul
36°C19°C
Friday
24 Jul
85%
29°C18°C
31 Jul
66%
32°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Luang Prabang. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Luang Prabang have 297 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Luang Prabang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Luang Prabang and Bangkok, Vientiane, London, Manila, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Phuket City, Pakse, Singapore, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Surat Thani Province, Yangon, Cebu, Tokyo, Denpasar, Colombo.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Luang Prabang?
The main airport in Luang Prabang is Luang Prabang International. It is also served by Luang Prabang International.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang with Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Luang Prabang?
There are a number of airports in and around Luang Prabang. The main one is Luang Prabang International and other nearby airports include Luang Prabang International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Luang Prabang arrive?

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