On this page, you can find and buy flights from Sam Neua to Vientiane. The distance between the cities is 308 km, with flights operating about once a week.
Flights are operated by QV. We also provide up-to-date information on how to get to Sam Neua airport and how to get from Vientiane airport; a price trend chart and calendar are available to help you plan your trip.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Xam Nua — Vientiane by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 415 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 415 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Xam Nua → Vientiane, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 451 | high | May | AED 391 | low | Sep | AED 391 | low |
| Feb | AED 436 | medium | Jun | AED 381 | low | Oct | AED 421 | medium |
| Mar | AED 426 | medium | Jul | AED 401 | medium | Nov | AED 356 | low |
| Apr | AED 501 | high | Aug | AED 411 | medium | Dec | AED 466 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Vientiane is characterized by hot weather in April with peaks up to 35.6°C and heavy rainfall in August. The driest and most temperate period is in January and December, when average night temperatures drop to 17.2°C.
According to available data, flights in July can be found starting AED 441. Prices for other months change dynamically depending on flight load and booking time.
The best time to fly is generally from November to February. To avoid high prices and limited availability on these infrequent flights, we recommend checking the low-price calendar in advance.
Flights on the Sam Neua — Vientiane route are operated by a single airline — Lao Airlines (QV). Most flights are direct, covering the 308 km distance in the shortest possible time. You can find more detailed information on flight schedules for specific days of the week and carrier rules in the interactive list below.
Flights Xam Nua — Vientiane depart from Sam Neua and arrive at Wattay International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight over a distance of 308 km takes on average about 45–60 minutes, depending on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by QV (Lao Airlines).
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, allowing you to reach the capital of Laos as quickly as possible.
Flight prices are constantly changing. You can see the current minimum for July and other months in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Sam Neua arrive at Wattay International Airport, which serves Vientiane.
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