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Round-trip from | $960 |
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One-way from | $540 |
Fly from
Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkVientiane
JFK - VTE
JFKVTE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 3/8
3:45 pm-7:35 am
2 stops28h 50m
Vientiane Wattay
Sun 3/15
8:05 am-9:20 am
2 stops36h 15m
New YorkVientiane
JFK - VTE
JFKVTE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 2/27
9:00 am-10:55 am
2 stops37h 55m
Vientiane Wattay
Sat 3/7
7:55 am-4:45 am
2 stops32h 50m
New YorkVientiane
JFK - VTE
JFKVTE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 3/15
9:15 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops27h 45m
Vientiane Wattay
Wed 3/18
12:35 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops34h 40m
New YorkVientiane
JFK - VTE
JFKVTE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 4/10
10:00 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops27h 40m
Vientiane Wattay
Sat 5/2
1:30 pm-9:00 am
2 stops30h 30m
New YorkVientiane
JFK - VTE
JFKVTE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 4/10
10:00 pm-7:45 pm
2 stops34h 45m
Vientiane Wattay
Fri 5/1
8:30 pm-9:00 am
2 stops47h 30m
New YorkVientiane
JFK - VTE
JFKVTE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 3/21
9:15 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops27h 45m
Vientiane Wattay
Mon 3/30
12:45 pm-11:10 am
2 stops33h 25m
NewarkVientiane
EWR - VTE
EWRVTE
Newark
Sat 3/7
12:01 am-11:15 pm
1 stop35h 14m
Vientiane Wattay
Sat 3/14
12:15 am-10:30 pm
1 stop33h 15m
NewarkVientiane
EWR - VTE
EWRVTE
Newark
Thu 11/20
9:15 pm-12:25 am
2 stops39h 10m
Vientiane Wattay
Sun 11/30
11:50 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop33h 40m
NewarkVientiane
EWR - VTE
EWRVTE
Newark
Wed 2/25
12:01 am-11:15 pm
1 stop35h 14m
Vientiane Wattay
Sun 3/8
12:15 am-10:30 pm
1 stop33h 15m
NewarkVientiane
EWR - VTE
EWRVTE
Newark
Thu 2/26
12:01 am-11:15 pm
1 stop35h 14m
Vientiane Wattay
Fri 3/6
12:15 am-9:30 pm
1 stop33h 15m
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On average, a flight from New York to Vientiane takes 27 hours 46 minutes. Flights to Vientiane from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Vientiane are Singapore Airlines and China Eastern.
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Vientiane are China Eastern and Singapore Airlines.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vientiane ranges from 0.4 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Vientiane when rainfall is around 0.4 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vientiane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).
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Juliet,Oct 2025
PUS - SIN
Food
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Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
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Juliet,Oct 2025
PUS - SIN
The best time to visit Vientiane, for the sunniest weather, is the dry season during October to April, with the high season being November to February. May to September is the rainy season, but there are still some sunny days and it is usually the cheapest time to travel. High and low temperatures are between 68 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit most of the year, but can get higher in March and April. There are festivals and events throughout the year. Boun Ok Phansa and the Boat Racing Festival take place in September and October, marking the end of the rainy season and the Buddhist monks’ fast. Candlelight processions are followed by the release of floating decorations on the Mekong River, there are also celebratory boat races. Lao New Year is in April and Hmong New Year is in November.
When traveling around Vientiane, you will need to bargain with the driver of taxis, tuk-tuks or jumbos. Don’t be surprised if other passengers jump on board on the way, tuk-tuks and jumbos are considered public transport. Buses run around the city and to the outskirts. You can also rent cars or bicycles, if you prefer to be independent. There are guided bicycle tours around the city, a wonderful way to see the sights at a slower pace.