How many flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13.8% of flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are non-stop. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City come up frequently. This route is classified as one that regularly sees favorable pricing. Travelers can often find good opportunities for deals on this popular international journey. This consistent availability makes it easier for travelers to plan their trips.

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To Ho Chi Minh City

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Q: How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City?

The direct flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City typically takes approximately 8 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 6699 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 16 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when choosing their flight option.

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Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City cover a distance of 6699 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you should expect a substantial travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For cheap flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, fares typically range from $568–$957, with a median of $742. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City? The most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of $589. Other cost-effective options include October, with a median fare of $602, and August, where the median fare is $636.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 13.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2, which significantly impacts overall travel time.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 8h 35m. While direct flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are less common, the median flight time for non-stop travel is also 8h 35m, whereas connecting itineraries have a median duration of 20h 10m.

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

Regular price: A$445 - A$819

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is between 445 AUD and 819 AUD. The current lowest deal is 511 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 11.

now A$511

Low A$445

High A$819

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

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is October, with a median price of $632. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1096. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$632

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,096

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Jetstar

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

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$693

A$570

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$651

A$570

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$631

A$570

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$613

A$570

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$704

A$570

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$614

A$570

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

A$1,120 → A$584

48%

24 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 28

A$1,198 → A$707

41%

24 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 25

A$1,180 → A$693

41%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$1,110 → A$633

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, at $632.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 8h 35m

Direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City average 8h 35m, while connecting flights average 20h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this long-haul route, with 13.8% direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City appear frequently, with good prices at 4%.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$475

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to arrive at

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~2 km from Ho Chi Minh City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$475

Airports nearby Ho Chi Minh City used as alternative

Can Tho International (VCA)

Can Tho International is a useful alternative within Vietnam, avoiding international border complexities, though with fewer international flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$853

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Historically, the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $769. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 14-27 days out typically average around $900, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $1005. Planning ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is considered to be $568 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $742. Prices can range, with 75% of tickets typically costing $957 or less. Travelers looking for value should aim to find fares at or below the good price threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City include April, with a median price of $589, and October, with a median price of $602. August has also shown to be a relatively inexpensive month, with a median price of $636. These months typically offer prices below the annual median of $742 for this route.

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Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Regular price: A$445 - A$819

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is between 445 AUD and 819 AUD. The current lowest deal is 511 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 11.

now A$511

Low A$445

High A$819

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

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$632

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,096

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Jetstar

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

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$693

A$570

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$651

A$570

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$631

A$570

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$613

A$570

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$704

A$570

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne (MEL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

FlyAsianXpress

A$614

A$570

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

A$1,120 → A$584

48%

24 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 28

A$1,198 → A$707

41%

24 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 25

A$1,180 → A$693

41%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$1,110 → A$633

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City