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 4.2 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, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Minneapolis, Phuket City, Yangon, Denpasar, Singapore, Manila, Chicago, Tokyo, Seoul, Krabi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chiang Rai Province, Da Nang, Taipei.

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 Beijing, New York, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Tokyo, Bangkok, Xi'an, Chengdu, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Seoul, Phuket City, Manila, Washington, D.C., Osaka, Wuhan.

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, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.

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

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Vientiane and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Vientiane and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Vientiane and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Vientiane and Shanghai?

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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, Sakon Nakhon, Loei

Question 14

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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

Question 18

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

Cheapest one-way trip	$164
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$200
Cheapest round-trip	$326
Average round-trip	$354
Nonstop flights in April	$200 – $222

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No	0 0
Lao Airlines	LAO	QV	Yes	0 0
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes	No
Sichuan Airlines	CSC	3U	Yes	No

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	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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Flights starting at $142. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, or Lao Airlines to find the best price.

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