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Flights from Seoul to Vientiane

Nonstop flights from Seoul (ICN) to Vientiane (VTE) take about 4h 28m (3,179 km). Jeju Air and Lao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $253 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Vientiane

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Airlines flying Seoul to Vientiane

Carriers on ICN–VTE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Jeju Airnonstop fare seen✈ Lao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Seoul to Vientiane fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $253 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $160. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$26631 Oct 2026 · Lao Airlines	$160 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$29319 Nov 2026 · Lao Airlines	$174 · 1 stop12 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$25311 Dec 2026 · Jeju Air	$166 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $160 for October 2026, $166 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Seoul to Vientiane, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Seoul to Vientiane flights

How long is the flight from Seoul to Vientiane?

A nonstop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Vientiane (VTE) takes about 4h 28m, covering 3,179 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Seoul from Vientiane by air?

The great-circle distance between Incheon International Airport and Wattay International Airport is 3,179 km (1,975 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Seoul to Vientiane?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ICN–VTE route include Jeju Air and Lao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Seoul to Vientiane cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ICN–VTE was $253 USD with Jeju Air (nonstop), departing 11 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Vientiane?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $160 one-way, against $174 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seoul to Vientiane?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $160 with one stop against $253 nonstop, a saving of $93. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from South Korea to Vientiane?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Vientiane visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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