Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Vientiane takes around 4.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and Vientiane is 2430 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Vientiane. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Vientiane with China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Vientiane depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Vientiane arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Vientiane depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Vientiane arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£110
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£267
Cheapest round-trip	£240
Average round-trip	£252
Nonstop flights in August	£135 – £149

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	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
Tuk-tuk	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
Ride-hailing (Loca)	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
Airport Shuttle Bus	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
Private Transfer	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
Rental Car	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

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Lao Airlines	LAO	QV	Yes
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	17°C
February	32°C	20°C
March	35°C	23°C
April	36°C	25°C
May	34°C	25°C
June	31°C	25°C
July	30°C	24°C
August	30°C	24°C
September	30°C	23°C
October	30°C	22°C
November	30°C	20°C
December	28°C	17°C

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