Cheap flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang from $42 VTE → LPQ
Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The cheapest return found recently is $76 with Lao Airlines, 3 Dec – 6 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $42 with Lao Airlines, 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $42, Lao Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $76, 3 Dec to 6 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $42 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Lao Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 50 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$76
3 Dec – 6 Dec · Lao Airlines
Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Leaves 11:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:15 p.m. · 1 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$76
3 Dec – 6 Dec · Lao Airlines
Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Leaves 11:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:15 p.m. · 1 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$76 3 Dec – 6 Decfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 20 days, 18 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $74 to $76.
At $76, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.
20 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?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $76 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lao Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $43 to $44.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$42
1 Jan 2027 · Lao Airlines
Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Leaves 11:30 a.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$42
1 Jan 2027 · Lao Airlines
Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Leaves 11:30 a.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$42 1 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $36 to $61.
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 11 departure dates from 17 Nov to 11 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 1 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
11 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $43 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $42 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $61 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $42 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $44 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $44 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $43 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $44 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $42 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $43 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Feb 2027 | $58 | Lao Airlines | Wattay International Airport (VTE) → Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $42.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lao Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Vientiane to Luang Prabang
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 Dec – 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 20 days of return prices, 18 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $43 | $40 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 7–13 days | $44 | $37 | +2% | 43 |
| 14–29 days | $44 | $41 | +2% | 36 |
| 30–59 days | $43 | $36 | +0% | 39 |
| 60–89 days | $43 | $41 | +0% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $59 | $41 | +37% | 46 |
| 180+ days | $202 | $202 | +370% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Vientiane → Xieng Khouang
142 km from Luang Prabang
$124
$48 more than flying to Luang Prabang
6 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 · VTE → XKH · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Vientiane → Xieng Khouang
142 km from Luang Prabang
$62
$20 more than flying to Luang Prabang
15 Jan 2027 · VTE → XKH · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 6 Dec. 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 Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
The cheapest return found recently is $76 with Lao Airlines, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $42 with Lao Airlines, 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $43 to $44.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $42, 20 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $76 with Lao Airlines, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $42 with Lao Airlines, 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Lao Airlines on 1 Jan 2027, takes 50 min from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
Between 17 Nov and 11 Feb 2027, Lao Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 11 departure dates we hold.
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