Which airports can I use when flying from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Vientiane Wattay (VTE).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane.

Which airports do connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane pass through?

One-stop flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane most commonly connect through: • Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 78% of one-stop connections • Luang Prabang (LPQ) – 19% of one-stop connections • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 3% of one-stop connections Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Chiang Mai to Vientiane route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿8,764 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ฿13,047, a difference of ฿4,283. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

There are currently no direct flights available from Chiang Mai to Vientiane. Flights with 1 stopover take between 2h 36m and 5h 36m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Chiang Mai to Vientiane looking right now?

One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Vientiane are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿4,543, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Flying via Luang Prabang (LPQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 2h 36m, compared to 4h 54m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) and 5h 36m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

How much should I expect to pay for a Chiang Mai to Vientiane flight?

Return flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane range from ฿9,310 to ฿12,025, with an average of ฿10,007 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿9,310 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Thai AirAsia (฿8,270) offered the cheapest return ticket from Chiang Mai to Vientiane in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) is the most popular stopover for the Chiang Mai to Vientiane route. 78% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DMK.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Flights via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ฿9,855. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chiang Mai to Vientiane, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Luang Prabang (LPQ) had the shortest average connection time for Chiang Mai to Vientiane stopovers at 109 minutes over the past 3 months.

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20:10 - 07:35CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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13:50 - 22:00VTE Vientiane Wattay-CNX Chiang Mai

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07:40 - 13:20CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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20:10 - 07:35CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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07:40 - 13:20CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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Sat 13 Feb - Wed 24 Feb

19:40 - 07:35CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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07:40 - 13:20CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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7h 00m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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Fri 16 Oct - Sun 18 Oct

19:05 - 07:35CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

12h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

13:50 - 20:50VTE Vientiane Wattay-CNX Chiang Mai

7h 00m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

฿8,665Thai AirAsia

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07:40 - 13:20CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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Tue 24 Nov - Sun 29 Nov

14:55 - 14:00CNX Chiang Mai-VTE Vientiane Wattay

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How much is a return flight from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Return flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane start at ฿8,270. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ฿9,310 to ฿12,025. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ฿8,270 on Thai AirAsia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chiang Mai to Vientiane and is 13% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 30% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	April
High season	October
Cheapest flight	฿4,349

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chiang Mai to Vientiane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?
Flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Vientiane Wattay (VTE).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane.
Which airports do connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane pass through?
One-stop flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane most commonly connect through:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Luang Prabang (LPQ) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 3% of one-stop connections

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Chiang Mai to Vientiane route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿8,764 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ฿13,047, a difference of ฿4,283. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?
There are currently no direct flights available from Chiang Mai to Vientiane. Flights with 1 stopover take between 2h 36m and 5h 36m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Chiang Mai to Vientiane looking right now?
One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Vientiane are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿4,543, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?
Flying via Luang Prabang (LPQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 2h 36m, compared to 4h 54m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) and 5h 36m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).
How much should I expect to pay for a Chiang Mai to Vientiane flight?
Return flights from Chiang Mai to Vientiane range from ฿9,310 to ฿12,025, with an average of ฿10,007 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿9,310 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average ฿8,764 – about ฿4,283 less than Monday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chiang Mai to Vientiane trip for December. Fares historically average ฿9,357 return in that month – typically ฿4,678 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
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