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Flights from Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh City. 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
LPQSGNVTE

Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vientiane or Bangkok

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

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

1
LPQ Vientiane (VTE) SGN
Leg 1: Lao Air, Lao Airlines · Leg 2: Lao Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 54m
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2
LPQ Bangkok (DMK) SGN
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 17m
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3
LPQ Kunming (KMG) SGN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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LPQ Hanoi (HAN) SGN
Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Sun PhuQuoc Airways
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
NoneHo Chi Minh City vs Luang Prabang
Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
VND
Airports
LPQ → SGN

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

Are there direct flights from Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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 Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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 Luang Prabang and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Vientiane (VTE), Bangkok (DMK), Kunming (KMG) and Hanoi (HAN). Lao Air flies both legs via Vientiane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Luang Prabang and Ho Chi Minh City?
Luang Prabang: Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

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