Are there direct flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City?

Direct flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total flights, accounting for 6.6% of observed routes over the trailing 90 days. When direct flights are not chosen, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City?

The typical direct flight time from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 7 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 5619 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 11 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct options for this route.

How much do direct flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City typically cost about 12% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been observed at $652, while connecting flights have a median price of $580. Direct flights represent approximately 10.7% of the available options over the trailing 90 days.

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Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

For flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City, fares typically range from $555–$940, with a median of $656. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City, November stands out with a median fare of $485. Following closely, January offers a median of $518, and February presents a median of $536. These months generally offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 14h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 6.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

This route covers a distance of 5619 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you monitor fare changes for this extended route.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Regular price: $511 - $859

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $511 and $859. The current lowest deal is $353 with Air India Limited, for travel from Sep 17-Oct 16.

now $353

Low $511

High $859

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City is November, with a median price of $485. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1031. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $485

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,031

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$692

$590

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (SHJ) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$438

$433

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$688

$443

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$606

$469

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$687

$570

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$771

$617

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$742 → $409

45%

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

$692 → $409

41%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

$688 → $443

36%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$649 → $475

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City are above the typical level at $656.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $485.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City typically take 14h 40m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.6% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City are frequent.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a primary departure airport for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$353

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~36 km from city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,161

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) is a ground transport hub, not an airport, for your journey from Dubai.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$353

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) provides another departure choice for flights to Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~28 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$408

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to arrive at

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

Tan Son Nhat International is the primary airport for flights arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~2 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$363

Airports nearby Ho Chi Minh City used as alternative

Can Tho International (VCA)

Can Tho International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and domestic status within Vietnam.

📍 ~135 km from Ho Chi Minh City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$545

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $572. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1599. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows a slightly higher average price of $635 compared to the sweet spot.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City is considered to be $555 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $656. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares observed being $940 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $485. January and February also offer relatively low median prices at $518 and $536, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $656, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Regular price: $511 - $859

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $511 and $859. The current lowest deal is $353 with Air India Limited, for travel from Sep 17-Oct 16.

now $353

Low $511

High $859

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

November

Cheapest

Flights from $485

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,031

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$692

$590

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (SHJ) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$438

$433

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$688

$443

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$606

$469

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$687

$570

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Ho Chi Minh City

Dubai (DXB) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air India Limited

$771

$617

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$742 → $409

45%

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

$692 → $409

41%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

$688 → $443

36%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$649 → $475

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City