Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Shanghai takes around 3.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Vientiane and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Vientiane and Shanghai is 2430 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Pakse, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Phuket City, Siem Reap, Chiang Mai, Phuket Province, Manchester, London, Minneapolis, Seoul, Manila, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Krabi, Singapore, Da Nang, Phnom Penh.

Question 5

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, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.

Question 6

What airports are near Vientiane?

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

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Vientiane and Shanghai?

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

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Vientiane and Shanghai, 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 10

What flights operate between Vientiane and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Vientiane and Shanghai, 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 11

How many airports are there near Vientiane?

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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, Loei, Sakon Nakhon

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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Shanghai 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 Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Vientiane and Shanghai 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 Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Vientiane and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£116
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£286
Cheapest round-trip	£268
Average round-trip	£280
Nonstop flights in April	£139 – £163

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 06.04	Tue 07.04	Wed 08.04	Thu 09.04	Fri 10.04	Sat 11.04	Sun 12.04
China Eastern Airlines	---	1	---	2	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 13.04	Tue 14.04	Wed 15.04	Thu 16.04	Fri 17.04	Sat 18.04	Sun 19.04
China Eastern Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Lao Airlines	LAO	QV	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C