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Cheapest return flight
$670
Typical prices: $833-$1,357
VietJet Air
Tue 16/10Wed 24/10
MEL - VTE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$602
Typical prices: $397-$679
VietJet Air
Thu 22/11
MEL - VTE • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne Airport and Vientiane. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 50% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Cheapest • Avg $731 (return)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Shortest trip • 15h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Vientiane (MEL-VTE)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Vientiane

Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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01:30 - 18:25MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
20h 55m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
VietJet Air Logo
19:10 - 23:35VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
24h 25m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
$656VietJet Air
Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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01:30 - 18:25MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
20h 55m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
VietJet Air Logo
19:10 - 23:35VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
24h 25m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
$670VietJet Air
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 00:05MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
16h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
01:05 - 14:05VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
33h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$775China Eastern
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 15:50MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
30h 50m3 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang Kunming Changshui
China Eastern Logo
01:05 - 14:05VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
33h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$784China Eastern
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 00:05MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
16h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:05 - 11:00VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
20h 55m2 stops Kunming Changshui Nanjing Lukou Intl
$784China Eastern
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
VietJet Air Logo
01:30 - 18:25MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
20h 55m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
VietJet Air Logo
19:10 - 23:35VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
24h 25m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
$916VietJet Air
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
15h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:30 - 21:30VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
30h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$967China Southern
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 15:05MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
19h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:30 - 09:45VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
18h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$967China Southern
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Vietnam Airlines Logo
00:50 - 10:40MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
13h 50m1 stop Hanoi Noibai
Vietnam Airlines Logo
11:25 - 09:25VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
18h 00m2 stops Phnom Penh Techo Intl Ho Chi Minh City
$978Vietnam Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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01:25 - 10:35MEL  Melbourne-VTE Vientiane Wattay
13h 10m1 stop Hanoi Noibai
Vietnam Airlines Logo
11:20 - 09:35VTE  Vientiane Wattay-MEL Melbourne
18h 15m2 stops Phnom Penh Techo Intl Ho Chi Minh City
$1,097Vietnam Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Vientiane flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane start at $670. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from $833 to $1,357. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $670 on VietJet Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane at $560 return.
  • December ($1,462) and June ($1,273) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 161% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 53% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Melbourne Airport to Vientiane flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$602
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane

When to book flights from Melbourne to Vientiane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Vientiane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Vientiane flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Vientiane Wattay (VTE).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane most commonly connect through:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 44% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Melbourne Airport to Vientiane route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,077 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,299, a difference of $221. 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 expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to Vientiane flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of $1,119. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

    A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane takes 0h 00m, covering 12,229 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport 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.

  • Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $670 to $4,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane looking right now?

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $842, which is 52% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane?

    Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 51m, compared to 15h 56m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 16h 48m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Vientiane?

    Vientiane is 3 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Indochina Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Vientiane flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Vientiane range from $833 to $1,357, with an average of $1,119 over the past 12 months. Anything below $833 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Vientiane flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,077 – about $221 less than Wednesday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 53% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Vientiane trip for February. Fares historically average $560 return in that month – typically $902 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Vientiane Wattay Airport.
    - S Park Design Hotel

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