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Flights from Vientiane to Luang Phabang

Nonstop flights from Vientiane (VTE) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) take about 46m (218 km). Lao Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $40 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Vientiane to Luang Phabang

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

✈ Lao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Vientiane to Luang Phabang fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $40 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$4327 Oct 2026 · Lao Airlines—
Nov 2026$4317 Nov 2026 · Lao Airlines—
Dec 2026$409 Dec 2026 · Lao Airlines—
Jan 2027$438 Jan 2027 · Lao Airlines—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $43 for October 2026, $40 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Vientiane to Luang Phabang?
A nonstop flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) takes about 46m, covering 218 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 Vientiane from Luang Phabang by air?
The great-circle distance between Wattay International Airport and Luang Phabang International Airport is 218 km (135 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Vientiane to Luang Phabang?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the VTE–LPQ route include 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 Vientiane to Luang Phabang cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on VTE–LPQ was $40 USD with Lao Airlines (nonstop), departing 9 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 Vientiane to Luang Phabang?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $40 one-way, against $43 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Vientiane to Luang Phabang?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Luang Phabang 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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