How long is the flight from United States to Laos?

Flight times from United States to Laos vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Vientiane Wattay (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 21h 35m on average. Another popular route from United States to Laos is flying from San Francisco to Vientiane Wattay, which will take roughly 21h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Laos?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Laos is Vientiane, which is visited about 72% more often than any other city in Laos. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Luang Prabang and Pakse.

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Flights to Vientiane

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China Eastern

Nov 23

LAX

36h 20m

2 stops

VTE

Dec 21

VTE

38h 00m

3 stops

LAX

$638

China Eastern

Nov 24

LAX

34h 30m

2 stops

VTE

Dec 21

VTE

38h 00m

3 stops

LAX

$639

China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX

34h 15m

2 stops

VTE

Sep 8

VTE

38h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$640

China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX

54h 00m

3 stops

VTE

Sep 7

VTE

23h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$641

China Eastern

Aug 26

LAX

38h 15m

2 stops

VTE

Sep 2

VTE

56h 15m

3 stops

LAX

$642

China Eastern

Nov 23

LAX

21h 35m

1 stop

VTE

Dec 20

VTE

23h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$644

China Eastern

Nov 23

LAX

21h 35m

1 stop

VTE

Dec 21

VTE

32h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$646

China Eastern

Sep 4

LAX

54h 15m

3 stops

VTE

Sep 16

VTE

23h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$664

China Eastern

Nov 23

LAX

30h 35m

2 stops

VTE

Dec 17

VTE

35h 45m

3 stops

LAX

$675

China Eastern

Oct 29

LAX

32h 50m

2 stops

VTE

Nov 25

VTE

23h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$676

China Eastern

Aug 17

LAX

30h 00m

2 stops

VTE

Aug 25

VTE

34h 20m

2 stops

LAX

$677

China Eastern

Sep 30

LAX

38h 15m

2 stops

VTE

Oct 28

VTE

35h 45m

3 stops

LAX

$678

Flights to Luang Prabang

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

SFO

33h 05m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 21

LPQ

21h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,077

Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

LAX

41h 30m

2 stops

LPQ

Nov 25

LPQ

31h 10m

2 stops

LAX

$1,090

Etihad Airways

Sep 10

JFK

33h 20m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 17

LPQ

30h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,096

China Eastern

Sep 13

LAX

34h 10m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 17

LPQ

34h 35m

3 stops

LAX

$1,102

Etihad Airways

Sep 13

JFK

50h 45m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 17

LPQ

38h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,109

Etihad Airways

Sep 13

ORD

34h 05m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 20

LPQ

31h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,116

Etihad Airways

Dec 30

JFK

34h 05m

2 stops

LPQ

Jan 21

LPQ

30h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,116

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

SFO

58h 40m

3 stops

LPQ

Sep 21

LPQ

21h 45m

2 stops

SFO

$1,118

Etihad Airways

Sep 13

ORD

34h 05m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 20

LPQ

31h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,122

Etihad Airways

Sep 14

ORD

34h 05m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 21

LPQ

38h 55m

2 stops

ORD

$1,125

Etihad Airways

Sep 13

JFK

33h 20m

2 stops

LPQ

Sep 17

LPQ

38h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,133

Etihad Airways

Dec 31

JFK

27h 05m

2 stops

LPQ

Jan 21

LPQ

30h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,140

Flights to Pakse

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 26

SFO

25h 05m

2 stops

PKZ

Feb 1

PKZ

42h 20m

2 stops

SFO

$2,109

Multiple Airlines

Dec 26

SFO

33h 20m

2 stops

PKZ

Feb 1

PKZ

47h 15m

3 stops

SFO

$4,585

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11:30 am - 2:50 pm

LAX

VTE

36h 20m

2 stops

1:05 am - 9:05 am

VTE

LAX

23h 00m

1 stop

$638China Eastern

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 21

11:30 am - 12:05 am

LAX

VTE

21h 35m

1 stop

1:05 am - 9:05 am

VTE

LAX

23h 00m

1 stop

$638China Eastern

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 21

12:30 pm - 8:30 am

LAX

VTE

54h 00m

3 stops

9:30 am - 10:05 am

VTE

LAX

38h 35m

3 stops

$776Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

11:30 am - 11:20 am

LAX

VTE

56h 50m

3 stops

12:20 pm - 9:05 am

VTE

LAX

35h 45m

3 stops

$777Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 22

10:50 pm - 7:35 pm

SFO

VTE

30h 45m

2 stops

11:35 am - 6:00 pm

VTE

SFO

20h 25m

2 stops

$832Vietnam Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 31

10:50 pm - 7:35 pm

SFO

VTE

30h 45m

2 stops

11:20 am - 5:55 pm

VTE

SFO

20h 35m

2 stops

$832Vietnam Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 12

11:00 pm - 3:05 pm

LAX

VTE

26h 05m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 8:00 pm

VTE

LAX

18h 10m

1 stop

$1,051China Southern

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Apr 24

12:35 am - 2:45 pm

SFO

VTE

24h 10m

2 stops

3:50 pm - 8:40 pm

VTE

SFO

18h 50m

1 stop

$1,062China Southern

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 13

12:05 am - 12:00 pm

LAX

VTE

21h 55m

1 stop

12:35 pm - 9:50 pm

VTE

LAX

23h 15m

1 stop

$1,157Singapore Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15

11:30 pm - 12:00 pm

LAX

VTE

46h 30m

1 stop

12:35 pm - 8:55 pm

VTE

LAX

22h 20m

1 stop

$1,211Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 28

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesVientiane

LAX - VTE

LAXVTE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/23

11:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Vientiane Wattay

Mon 12/21

1:05 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$638

Los AngelesVientiane

LAX - VTE

LAXVTE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/23

11:30 am-12:05 am

1 stop21h 35m

Vientiane Wattay

Mon 12/21

1:05 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$638

Los AngelesVientiane

LAX - VTE

LAXVTE

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

12:30 pm-8:30 am

3 stops54h 00m

Vientiane Wattay

Tue 9/8

9:30 am-10:05 am

3 stops38h 35m

$776

Los AngelesVientiane

LAX - VTE

LAXVTE

Los Angeles

Tue 11/24

11:30 am-11:20 am

3 stops56h 50m

Vientiane Wattay

Tue 12/22

12:20 pm-9:05 am

3 stops35h 45m

$777

San FranciscoVientiane

SFO - VTE

SFOVTE

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

10:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Vientiane Wattay

Sat 10/31

11:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$832

San FranciscoVientiane

SFO - VTE

SFOVTE

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

10:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Vientiane Wattay

Sat 9/12

11:20 am-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$832

Los AngelesVientiane

LAX - VTE

LAXVTE

Los Angeles

Sat 10/31

11:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Vientiane Wattay

Sat 4/24

3:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,051

Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoVientiane

SFO - VTE

SFOVTE

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

12:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Vientiane Wattay

Tue 10/13

3:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,062

Los AngelesVientiane

LAX - VTE

LAXVTE

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

12:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Vientiane Wattay

Tue 9/15

12:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,157

Los AngelesVientiane

LAX - VTE

LAXVTE

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

11:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop46h 30m

Vientiane Wattay

Wed 10/28

12:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,211

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Laos flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Laos?

China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Laos from United States according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Laos. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Laos on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Laos flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$466
Best Round-Trip Price	$638
Fastest flight time	21h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Laos from United States in the last 5 days is $466 (Los Angeles to Vientiane Wattay).

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The best round-trip flight price to Laos from United States in the last 5 days is $638 (Los Angeles to Vientiane Wattay).

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The fastest flight to Laos from United States takes 21h 35m (Los Angeles to Vientiane Wattay).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Laos

What is the cheapest flight to Laos?

If you are looking to fly to Laos for less, look to airlines like Lao Skyway, Lao Airlines, and VietJet Air, with prices starting at $67, $71, and $100 respectively.

What airlines fly to Laos?

Of the 5 airlines that fly to Laos, China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and China Southern happen to be the most favored based on our user data. China Eastern is the most popular among the three airlines, with 47% of users choosing them for their travels to Laos.

What is the most popular airport in Laos to fly to?

71% of our momondo users traveling to Laos in the past year chose to fly into Vientiane Wattay in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Laos. The Vientiane Wattay airport serves the city of Vientiane.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Laos?

Prices for flights to Laos refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Laos?

As of August 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights to Laos.

How old do you have to be to fly to Laos?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Laos.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Laos?

The required travel and health documents for your Laos trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Laos. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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