What's the cheapest month to fly to Vientiane?

Brokepackr's data shows April-May and September-October offer the lowest fares to Vientiane. Most routes connect through Bangkok — consider flying to Bangkok and taking a bus to save 40-50%.

How much does 30 days in Vientiane cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $800-1,200 USD for 30 days in Vientiane. Laos is one of the cheapest countries in our database — dorm beds average $4-6/night and meals $1.50-3.

Is Vientiane worth visiting or should I skip to Luang Prabang?

Brokepackr data shows most backpackers prefer Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. Allocate 2-3 days max in Vientiane for temples and Mekong sunsets, then move on — it's sleepy compared to other Southeast Asia capitals.

Brokepackr · Flights · Vientiane · from Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Flights to Vientiane
from Kuala Lumpur

Median: $‍272 round-tripBest month: FebruarySoutheast Asia

At a glance

Kuala Lumpur → Vientiane

Round-trip: $‍272

Daily budget: $‍28

Best month: February (39% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Vientiane from Kuala Lumpur

Average round-trip prices by month from Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

$240

Jan

$231

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Feb

$237

Mar

$259

Apr

$278

May

$305

Jun

$321

Jul

$313

Aug

$250

Sep

$240

Oct

$245

Nov

$261

Dec

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Daily Budget

30-day Vientiane budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)$‍9/day

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Local transport$‍7/day

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Food$‍6/day

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Drinks$‍2/day

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Activities$‍4/day

Total · 30 days$‍‌840

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackr$‍20/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackr$‍36/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackr$‍67+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Kuala Lumpur: Median round-trip is $‍272. Book in February to save 39%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

VTE

Wattay International

Vientiane · Small capital airport — regional flights from Bangkok, Hanoi, KL

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into VTE (Wattay International) for the widest international connections to Vientiane.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_on_arrival	30 days	No
CA	visa_on_arrival	30 days	No
ID	visa_free	30 days	No
TH	visa_free	30 days	No
MY	visa_free	30 days	No
NO	visa_free	15 days	No
FI	visa_free	15 days	No
ES	visa_free	15 days	No
AT	visa_free	15 days	No
PH	visa_free	30 days	No

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