Cheap flights from Kunming to Vientiane from $128 KMG → VTE
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The cheapest return found recently is $293 with China Eastern, 3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $128 with Lao Airlines, 14 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $128, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $293, 3 Jan 2027 to 9 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $259 to $300
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $239 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern, Lao Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $259 to $300.
Cheapest return found recently
$293
3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 · China Eastern
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Leaves 11:55 a.m. · Return leaves 3:50 p.m. · 3 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$293
3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 · China Eastern
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Leaves 11:55 a.m. · Return leaves 3:50 p.m. · 3 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$293 3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$239 16 Nov – 18 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 22 days, 3 Oct to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $239 to $286.
At $293, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
22 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 1 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
20 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 15 Nov | $259 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 18 Nov | $239 | Lao Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $293 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $300 | Hainan Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $321 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 13 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $239.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Lao Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $132 to $143.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$128
14 Dec · Lao Airlines
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Leaves 10:40 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
stops unknown
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$143
1 Feb 2027 · Lao Airlines
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Leaves 10:40 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$128 14 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 38 days, 2 Oct to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $119 to $142.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Dec to 1 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | $128 | Lao Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | stops unknown | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $132 | Lao Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Feb 2027 | $143 | Lao Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 21 Feb 2027 | $143 | Lao Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 1 Jun 2027 | $152 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Wattay International Airport (VTE) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $128.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lao Airlines, China Eastern.
Premium cabin fares from Kunming to Vientiane
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kunming to Vientiane?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 3 Oct and 12 Nov (22 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $274 | $239 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $287 | $287 | +5% | 7 |
| 60–89 days | $286 | $286 | +4% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $286 | $286 | +4% | 10 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 2 Oct and 12 Nov (38 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $131 | $125 | +3% | 26 |
| 60–89 days | $127 | $119 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $139 | $139 | +9% | 13 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kunming to Vientiane?
The cheapest return found recently is $293 with China Eastern, 3 Jan 2027 to 9 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $239 with Lao Airlines, 16 Nov to 18 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $259 to $300.
How much is a one-way flight from Kunming to Vientiane?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $128 with Lao Airlines, 14 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $132 to $143.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kunming to Vientiane?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $239, 16 Nov to 18 Nov, found 3 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $128, 14 Dec, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kunming to Vientiane?
In 22 days of prices between 3 Oct and 12 Nov, return fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away. In 38 days of prices between 2 Oct and 12 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kunming to Vientiane?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $293 with China Eastern, 3 Jan 2027 to 9 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $143 with Lao Airlines, 1 Feb 2027, found today.
How long is the flight from Kunming to Vientiane?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Lao Airlines on 1 Feb 2027, takes 1 h 50 min from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kunming to Vientiane?
Between 14 Nov and 1 Feb 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Lao Airlines on 1 and Hainan Airlines on 1. Between 14 Dec and 1 Jun 2027, Lao Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and China Eastern on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work