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Flights from Shanghai to Vientiane

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Vientiane (VTE) take about 3h 32m (2,427 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $195 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Vientiane

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

VTE → Vientiane, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — lounges at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong Airport · 16 lounges

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Vientiane

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

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Vientiane fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $195 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $148. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$20626 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	$148 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$1951 Nov 2026 · China Eastern	$148 · 1 stop28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$2265 Dec 2026 · China Eastern	$149 · 1 stop5 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$20624 Jan 2027 · China Eastern	$148 · 1 stop5 Jan 2027
Apr 2027	$29130 Apr 2027 · China Eastern	$253 · 1 stop30 Apr 2027
Jul 2027	—	$175 · 1 stop24 Jul 2027 · China Eastern

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $148 for October 2026, $148 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai 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 — Shanghai to Vientiane flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Vientiane?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Vientiane (VTE) takes about 3h 32m, covering 2,427 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 Shanghai from Vientiane by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Wattay International Airport is 2,427 km (1,508 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Vientiane?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–VTE route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Vientiane cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–VTE was $195 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 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 Shanghai to Vientiane?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $148 one-way, against $253 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $148 with one stop against $195 nonstop, a saving of $47. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China 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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