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Cheap flights from the Philippines to Laos from ₱9,246

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MNL — VTE
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult
Mon 4/29
Mon 5/6

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philippines to Laos?

Flights from Philippines to Laos lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Philippines to Laos in December, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₱18,033.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philippines to Laos (PH - LA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philippines to Laos as you normally would.

Cheap Vietnam Airlines flights from Philippines to Laos

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Vietnam Airlines for the route between Philippines and Laos. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Vietnam Airlines flights we've found from Philippines to Laos. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 6/225:20 amMNL - VTE
3 stops14h 55mVietnam Airlines
Tue 6/2511:30 amVTE - MNL
2 stops15h 50mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/22₱19,125
Sat 6/225:20 amMNL - VTE
1 stop6h 25mVietnam Airlines
Tue 6/2511:30 amVTE - MNL
2 stops15h 50mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/22₱20,273
Sat 6/226:45 amMNL - VTE
2 stops13h 30mVietnam Airlines
Tue 6/2511:30 amVTE - MNL
2 stops15h 50mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/22₱21,537
Sat 6/225:20 amMNL - VTE
3 stops38h 55mVietnam Airlines
Tue 6/2511:30 amVTE - MNL
3 stops39h 50mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/22₱25,844
Tue 4/306:45 amMNL - VTE
2 stops13h 30mVietnam Airlines
Sun 5/511:30 amVTE - MNL
2 stops25h 10mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱27,222
Sun 5/1212:50 pmMNL - VTE
2 stops7h 25mVietnam Airlines
Wed 5/2211:30 amVTE - MNL
2 stops25h 10mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱27,280
Sun 5/1210:10 pmMNL - VTE
3 stops22h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 5/2211:30 amVTE - MNL
2 stops25h 10mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱29,749
Tue 4/306:45 amMNL - VTE
2 stops13h 30mVietnam Airlines
Sun 5/511:30 amVTE - MNL
3 stops41h 55mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱32,046
Tue 5/146:45 amMNL - VTE
2 stops13h 30mVietnam Airlines
Wed 5/2211:30 amVTE - MNL
3 stops17h 55mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱32,736

Cheap China Eastern flights from Philippines to Laos

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Philippines and Laos. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced China Eastern flights we've found at this time heading from Philippines to Laos. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 5/113:55 amMNL - VTE
2 stops30h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 5/229:50 pmVTE - MNL
3 stops26h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/23₱24,580
Mon 5/136:55 amMNL - VTE
2 stops27h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 5/2810:40 amVTE - MNL
3 stops18h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/23₱26,131
Fri 6/213:55 amMNL - VTE
3 stops18h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 6/259:50 pmVTE - MNL
2 stops26h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/22₱28,428
Mon 5/133:55 amMNL - VTE
1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 5/229:50 pmVTE - MNL
2 stops26h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/23₱32,793

Cheap Philippines to Laos flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Philippines to Laos specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Prices were last updated on April 24, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Philippines to Laos in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 5/146:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/228:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,219
Sun 5/126:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/228:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,277
Mon 5/136:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/288:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,449
Sat 5/116:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/248:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,368
Fri 5/176:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/238:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,540
Thu 5/166:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/238:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,712
Sun 5/126:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/248:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,770
Sat 5/116:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/258:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱17,000
Sat 5/116:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/218:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱17,057

Philippines to Laos 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philippines and Laos in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Philippines to Laos in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 5/146:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/228:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,219
Sun 5/126:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/228:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,277
Mon 5/136:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/288:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,449
Sat 5/116:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/248:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,368
Fri 5/176:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/238:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,540
Thu 5/166:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/238:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,712
Sun 5/126:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/248:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,770
Sat 5/116:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/258:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱17,000
Sat 5/116:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/218:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱17,057

Philippines to Laos flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Philippines to Laos for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Philippines to Laos. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 4/306:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/58:05 amVTE - MNL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱19,239
Mon 4/2912:15 amMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/51:50 pmVTE - MNL
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱21,824
Mon 4/2912:15 amMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/51:50 pmVTE - MNL
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱22,456
Tue 4/307:25 amMNL - VTE
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/51:50 pmVTE - MNL
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱25,844
Tue 4/306:45 amMNL - VTE
2 stops13h 30mVietnam Airlines
Sun 5/511:30 amVTE - MNL
2 stops25h 10mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱27,222
Tue 4/306:45 amMNL - VTE
2 stops13h 30mVietnam Airlines
Sun 5/511:30 amVTE - MNL
3 stops41h 55mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱32,046
Tue 4/305:45 amMNL - VTE
3 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/511:30 amVTE - MNL
3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱60,417
Mon 4/293:55 amMNL - VTE
3 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/57:45 pmVTE - MNL
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱74,431

One-way flights to Laos from Philippines

Search for one-way flight options from Philippines to Laos. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Philippines to Laos can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Philippines to Laos flights by using the search form above.
Tue 4/306:20 pmMNL - VTE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱9,246
Mon 4/296:20 pmMNL - LPQ
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱11,544
Mon 4/2910:45 pmMNL - LPQ
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱12,463
Mon 4/2912:15 amMNL - VTE
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱13,611
Tue 4/305:10 amMNL - VTE
3 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,219
Mon 4/291:15 pmMNL - LPQ
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱15,679
Tue 5/2112:15 amMNL - LPQ
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,138
Wed 5/225:10 amMNL - LPQ
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱16,655
Wed 5/2210:30 amMNL - LPQ
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23₱17,057

Find flights from Philippines to Laos within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philippines to Laos that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.

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₱15,219 - ₱35,722

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Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 5/14

1 stop14h 15m

Vientiane Wattay

Wed 5/22

1 stop7h 50m

₱15,219

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 5/12

1 stop14h 15m

Vientiane Wattay

Wed 5/22

1 stop7h 50m

₱15,277

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 5/13

1 stop14h 15m

Vientiane Wattay

Tue 5/28

1 stop7h 50m

₱15,449

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/11

1 stop14h 15m

Vientiane Wattay

Fri 5/24

1 stop7h 50m

₱16,368

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 6/22

3 stops14h 55m

Vientiane Wattay

Tue 6/25

2 stops15h 50m

₱19,125

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 5/17

1 stop18h 40m

Vientiane Wattay

Tue 5/21

1 stop9h 05m

₱22,341

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/11

2 stops30h 45m

Vientiane Wattay

Wed 5/22

3 stops26h 30m

₱24,580

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlVientiane Wattay

MNL - VTE

MNLVTE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 5/15

1 stop24h 50m

Vientiane Wattay

Mon 5/20

1 stop21h 30m

₱25,327

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlLuang Prabang

MNL - LPQ

MNLLPQ

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 5/15

1 stop17h 50m

Luang Prabang

Fri 5/17

1 stop13h 30m

₱35,722

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/23

No data available for this route at this time. Please check back soon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Laos

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Laos. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Laos. Reviews last updated April 24, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philippines to Laos, such as Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern and Jeju Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8.3
Very good
217 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.7
Good
303 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.2
Good
578 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Philippines to Laos for under ₱15,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philippines to Laos for under ₱15,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just ₱15,219, but on average you can expect to pay ₱18,608.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Philippines to Laos for under ₱19,300?

    There are currently 8+ open flights from Philippines to Laos within the next 7 days for less than ₱19,300.

  • What does MNL to VTE mean?

    Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport is MNL and Vientiane Wattay Airport is VTE. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ), Pakse Airport (PKZ), Savannakhet Airport (ZVK), Phonsavan Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH), Luang Namtha Airport (LXG).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philippines to Laos that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philippines to Laos flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Philippines to Laos with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Philippines to Laos flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philippines to Laos that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philippines to Laos flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philippines to Laos?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philippines to Laos.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philippines to Laos?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philippines to Laos by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philippines to Laos that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Philippines to Laos offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philippines to Laos?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Philippines to Laos flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Philippines to Laos flight deals updated?

    The Philippines to Laos flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/23.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Philippines to Laos

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Philippines to Laos. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 308,368 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest₱13,553Average₱15,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest₱25,129Average₱28,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest₱26,885Average₱30,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Bangkok AirwaysCheapest₱30,241Average₱37,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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