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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.4% of flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers on this route frequently encounter connecting flights rather than direct services.

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

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers looking for deals on this route historically have a good chance of finding them.

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To Ho Chi Minh City

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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 8 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 6699 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 20 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the impact of layovers on overall travel time for this route.

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Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

The journey from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City covers a distance of 6699 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, fares typically range from $669–$1053, with a median of $829. Right now, fares are below the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City? You'll find the most affordable prices in February, with a median fare of $665. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $700, and November, with a median fare of $718.

Regarding direct flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, only 6.4% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. When connecting flights are taken, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 8h 40m. For itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 24h 30m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 8h 40m.

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

Regular price: A$568 - A$1,246

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is AUD568 to AUD1246. The current lowest deal is AUD474 with Jetstar, for travel from Feb 24-Mar 24.

now A$474

Low A$568

High A$1,246

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 February, with a median price of $665. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1110. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$665

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,110

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

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vietjet Air

A$518

A$625

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Xiamen Airlines

A$595

A$666

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Xiamen Airlines

A$579

A$666

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Xiamen Airlines

A$591

A$666

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vietjet Air

A$527

A$668

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vietjet Air

A$515

A$671

One-way

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

10 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 14

A$986 → A$740

25%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

A$993 → A$763

23%

26 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 28

A$972 → A$772

21%

18 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 25

A$954 → A$760

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Melbourne - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are below the typical level at $474.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $665.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 40m

Direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne typically take 8h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

6.4% of recent flights are direct

Only 6.4% of recent flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights on the Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$509

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to arrive at

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a good option for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$476

Airports nearby Ho Chi Minh City used as alternative

Can Tho International (VCA)

Can Tho International is a useful alternative, located within Vietnam, avoiding international border crossing complexities.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$772

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $948. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1151. Even flights booked 60+ days in advance were slightly higher at an average of $963.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City was considered to be $669 or less. The median price for this route was $829. For comparison, 75% of prices observed were $1053 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $665. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $700. The annual median price for this route was $829, indicating that some months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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$568 - A$1,246

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is AUD568 to AUD1246. The current lowest deal is AUD474 with Jetstar, for travel from Feb 24-Mar 24.

now A$474

Low A$568

High A$1,246

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

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$665

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,110

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

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vietjet Air

A$518

A$625

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Xiamen Airlines

A$595

A$666

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Xiamen Airlines

A$579

A$666

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Xiamen Airlines

A$591

A$666

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vietjet Air

A$527

A$668

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vietjet Air

A$515

A$671

One-way

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

10 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 14

A$986 → A$740

25%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

A$993 → A$763

23%

26 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 28

A$972 → A$772

21%

18 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 25

A$954 → A$760

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City