Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Vientiane from £453

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Johannesburg JNBVientiane VTE
£453
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Wed, Jul 22
Johannesburg JNBVientiane VTE
£464
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Sat, Jul 18
Johannesburg JNBVientiane VTE
£476
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Tue, Jul 21
Johannesburg JNBVientiane VTE
£482
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Mon, Jul 20
Johannesburg JNBVientiane VTE
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
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£825
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
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£832
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Johannesburg JNBVientiane VTE
£836
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Johannesburg JNBVientiane VTE
£847
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
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£856
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How much do flights to Vientiane cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£453

Cheapest round-trip

£825

Average round-trip

£1,231

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

Getting from Vientiane's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose the airport shuttle bus.

Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is served by Wattay International Airport (VTE), located approximately 4 km west of the city center. As a relatively compact city, airport transfers to city center destinations are straightforward and affordable. Transport options include taxis, tuk-tuks, ride-hailing services, airport shuttle buses, and private transfers. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 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

10-20 min

₭30,000 – ₭50,000; LAK 30,000–50,000 (approx. USD 1.40–2.30); app-based pricing

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget and transparency

20-35 min

₭15,000 – ₭20,000; LAK 15,000–20,000 (approx. USD 0.70–0.90)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

₭150,000 – ₭300,000; LAK 150,000–300,000 (approx. USD 6.90–13.80); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

10-20 min

₭400,000 – ₭800,000; LAK 400,000–800,000 per day (approx. USD 18–37); international license required

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in LAK (Lao Kip); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are generally fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Tuk-tuk fares should be negotiated in advance.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Loca offer transparent pricing and are widely used in Vientiane.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Vientiane

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Wattay International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Vientiane

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Vientiane

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C17°C
February32°C20°C
March35°C23°C
April36°C25°C
May34°C25°C
June31°C25°C
July30°C24°C
August30°C24°C
September30°C23°C
October30°C22°C
November30°C20°C
December28°C17°C
Hottest Month
36°C
April
Coldest month
17°C
January
Sunny days
246
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
87%
30°C23°C
19 Jul
91%
25°C24°C
Monday
13 Jul
82%
30°C24°C
20 Jul
92%
25°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
75%
31°C24°C
21 Jul
50%
31°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
78%
31°C24°C
22 Jul
80%
31°C23°C
Thursday
16 Jul
36%
27°C24°C
23 Jul
83%
32°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
64%
28°C23°C
24 Jul
86%
30°C24°C
Saturday
18 Jul
59%
31°C23°C
25 Jul
82%
31°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Vientiane. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Lao Airlines, Qatar Airways, VietJet Air, and Thai Airways. Johannesburg and Vientiane have 400 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 Vientiane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Minneapolis, London, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai, Pakse, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Phuket City, Seoul, Savannakhet, Singapore, Bali, Colombo, Perth, Jakarta, Siem Reap, Krabi.
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 Vientiane?
The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Vientiane?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Vientiane with Emirates, Lao Airlines, Qatar Airways, VietJet Air, Thai Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Vientiane?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Vientiane, 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 Vientiane?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Vientiane, 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 Vientiane?
There are a number of airports in and around Vientiane. The main one is Wattay International and other nearby airports include Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Vientiane 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 Vientiane arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Vientiane depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Vientiane arrive?

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