Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to VTE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and VTE:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport flight is 391 €. A return plane ticket is currently 603 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LAX to VTE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to VTE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Consider staying in a hotel near VTE if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vientiane Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vientiane and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Vientiane Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
May is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vientiane in March.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vientiane Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to VTE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Laos just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, a trip to Pakse will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another favourite stop in Laos. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.