Can I fly direct from London to Ho Chi Minh City?

Direct flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City are not very common, historically accounting for only 4.4% of all flights on this route. When a direct option is not available, travelers typically encounter flights with multiple stops. On average, connecting flights for this route involve 2 stopovers. This trend has been observed across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City?

The direct flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City typically takes approximately 12 hours and 40 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 760 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 17 hours and 40 minutes, or 1060 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 10219 kilometers.

How often do London to Ho Chi Minh City flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the London to Ho Chi Minh City route have dropped frequently. This indicates that price fluctuations are common, offering travelers more opportunities to find better deals. This pattern of frequent price drops has been observed over a 30-day analysis period. Travelers may benefit from monitoring prices regularly for this route.

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London to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City

A typical journey from London to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 38h 25m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the time spent on flights and layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 10,219 km.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City, fares typically range from $812–$1,461, with a median of $1,128. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 9% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh City, April stands out with a median fare of $642. Following closely are June, with a median fare of $765, and May, with a median fare of $775. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries from London to Ho Chi Minh City connect at least once, with only 4.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should anticipate at least one stop, and often two, when planning your journey.

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

Regular price: £600 - £833

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

Regular prices for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City typically range from 600 GBP to 833 GBP. The current lowest deal is 384 GBP with Air China, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now £384

Low £600

High £833

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

The cheapest month to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh City is April, with a median price of $642. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1635. Prices are generally lower from February to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from £642

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,635

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£669

£414

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£669

£415

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£669

£429

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (LTN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Aero Services Executive

£606

£419

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Ho Chi Minh City

London (LGW) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air China

£610

£397

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£671

£419

One-way

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

17 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 18

£928 → £491

47%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

£925 → £489

47%

14 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 17

£939 → £509

46%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£920 → £491

47%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh City

London - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $642.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 38h 25m with 2 stopovers

Flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City typically take 38h 25m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a small share of direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietnam Airlines offers direct flights

Vietnam Airlines is one option for direct flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international hub, offering many flight options to Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$605

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to arrive at

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

Tan Son Nhat International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$605

Airports nearby Ho Chi Minh City used as alternative

Can Tho International (VCA)

Can Tho International (VCA) 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 ~£542

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ho Chi Minh City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $840. Booking 0-6 days out saw prices around $920, while booking 14-27 days in advance had an average price of $912. Prices generally increased significantly for bookings made further out, reaching an average of $1362 for flights booked 60+ days in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City was considered to be $812 or less. The median price for this route was $1128. Prices typically ranged up to $1461 for the higher end of the market. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

Historically, April has offered the cheapest flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $642. June also presented favorable prices, with a median of $765, followed by May at $775. These months were significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $1128 for this route. This data reflects pricing trends observed over a 270-day period.

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London to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Regular price: £600 - £833

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

Regular prices for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City typically range from 600 GBP to 833 GBP. The current lowest deal is 384 GBP with Air China, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now £384

Low £600

High £833

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

April

Cheapest

Flights from £642

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,635

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£669

£414

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£669

£415

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£669

£429

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (LTN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Aero Services Executive

£606

£419

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Ho Chi Minh City

London (LGW) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Air China

£610

£397

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Ho Chi Minh City

London (STN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ryanair

£671

£419

One-way

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

17 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 18

£928 → £491

47%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

£925 → £489

47%

14 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 17

£939 → £509

46%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£920 → £491

47%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh City