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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang. The easiest way is one stop via Vientiane or Bangkok, about 3h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 54m
SGNLPQVTE

Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vientiane or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SGN Vientiane (VTE) LPQ
Leg 1: Lao Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Lao Air, Lao Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 54m
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SGN Bangkok (DMK) LPQ
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 17m
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3
SGN Kunming (KMG) LPQ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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SGN Hanoi (HAN) LPQ
Leg 1: Sun PhuQuoc Airways · Leg 2: Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,117 km694 miles
Journey time
3h 54mestimate
Time difference
NoneLuang Prabang vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Luang Prabang
USD
Airports
SGN → LPQ

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vientiane, Bangkok and Kunming. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,117 km.
Where do you change planes between Ho Chi Minh City and Luang Prabang?
The best connecting points are Vientiane (VTE), Bangkok (DMK), Kunming (KMG) and Hanoi (HAN). Lao Airlines flies both legs via Vientiane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City and Luang Prabang?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Luang Prabang: Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ).

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