Cheap flights to Laos

Peak travel periods are Nov–Mar and Aug. Laos has a mostly tropical climate, with monsoons possible during rainy season (May–Oct). From Nov–Feb northern areas may be quite cold. Popular events are Lao New Year (Apr); the Rocket Festival (May), when residents launch fireworks as a call for rain; and the Bun Ork Phansa Buddhist festival (Oct/Nov) marking the end of Buddhist Lent. This nationwide event includes processions, river ceremonies with floating offerings like candles, and, in areas like Vientiane, boat races.

The most popular flight destinations in Laos are Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse, Sam Nuea, Phonsavan and Savannakhet.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Chicago to Vientiane starting at $1,183 for Apr 23 - May 6, round trips from Dallas to Vientiane starting at $1,020 for Apr 23 - May 6, and cheap flights from Atlanta to Vientiane starting at $1,120 for Apr 30 - May 13.

Some of the most popular airports in Laos are:

• Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane
• Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Prabang
• Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse
• Nathong Airport (NEU) in Sam Nuea
• Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Phonsavan
• Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) in Savannakhet
• Bokeo International Airport (BOR) in Tonpheung
• Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha
• Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sainyabuli

Finding cheap flights to Laos is easy on Google Flights. Get inspired by and select one of the recommendations at the top of the page.

Or, if you already have a city in mind, just enter it in the destination field in the form above. Then, open the calendar to see the cheapest days to fly. If you don't yet have a destination in mind, don't worry! Just leave Laos in the destination field and select Explore to easily compare the cheapest flights in Laos across multiple destinations.

To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.

Absolutely. You can easily use Google Flights to plan multi-city trips within Laos. Select the Multi-city tab at the top of the page, enter the cities you want to visit within Laos, and adjust the dates accordingly. Google Flights will then display available flight options, so you can plan a seamless itinerary for your journey within Laos.

When booking a flight to Laos, play around with flight options and dates in the map to identify the cheapest times to travel. Price history and real-time insights can also tell you if a ticket price is lower or higher than usual. If you already have a specific destination in mind, you can track prices and get notified if the price drops. So, you don't have to worry about paying too much or missing out on the cheapest time to book. Off-peak travel is often more budget-friendly, so planning your trip during these times can lead to significant savings.