Travelling from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport (VTE).
The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, which is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to VTE, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to VTE leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to VTE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near VTE and turn in quicker:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Wattay International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget to explore Vientiane and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Rs138,870 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport. Return flights start from Rs268,623. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to VTE, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Vientiane. August is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport (VTE), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Los Angeles to VTE flight ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vientiane to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC.
More about Vientiane
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vientiane right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Wattay International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Pha That Luang, Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre are must-visits when exploring Vientiane.
Explore more of Laos
Thakhek is just one of the many cities in Laos waiting to be explored after you've seen Vientiane. Around 241 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Sunset Viewpoint, Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre.
If you're looking to explore another side of Laos, consider Savannakhet, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Vientiane. Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple are among its highlights.
