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

Yes, direct flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City are available. Historically, approximately 49.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing 90 days was one. This indicates a significant portion of the available flights offer a non-stop option.

How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?

The typical direct flight from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City has a median duration of 5 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers a distance of 3563 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 10 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City. Connecting flights had a median price of $190 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights, on the other hand, had a median price of $233, representing a premium of 23% compared to connecting options. While direct flights made up 59.4% of the available options, they were typically more expensive.

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Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

For flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, fares typically range from $182–$316, with a median of $228. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering cheap flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $163. Other affordable options include May, where the median fare is $192, and April, with a median of $197. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable pricing.

A typical journey from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 8h 45m, including connections. This route is characterized by a medium-haul distance of 3563 km. A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection.

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

Regular price: $189 - $326

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

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City is between $189 and $326. The current lowest deal is $140 on skyscanner for travel from Oct 7-Oct 19.

now $140

Low $189

High $326

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

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City is March, with a median price of $163. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $517. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $163

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $517

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Direct flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Wed, Sep 16

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ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$236

$165

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$239

$165

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$243

$165

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$244

$165

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

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ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$269

$165

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

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ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$269

$165

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

$535 → $252

53%

2 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 19

$536 → $254

53%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$475 → $212

55%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$476 → $214

55%

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Seoul - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City are $140, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $163.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 45m.

The median flight duration for this route is 8h 45m, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from multiple carriers.

Approximately 49.8% of recent deals for this route are direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers the most direct deals.

Vietjet Air has 50 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City appear frequently, with good prices available.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Fly from Incheon International for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, with prices from $168.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$168

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 Ho Chi Minh City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

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 ~$215

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $197. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a comparable average price of $199. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, such as 14-27 days out with an average of $248, or 28-59 days out averaging $324.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $182. The median price for this route historically stands at $228. Prices exceeding $316 are typically in the more expensive range. These thresholds are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, March has offered the cheapest flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $163. Other budget-friendly months include May, with a median price of $192, and April, showing a median price of $197. The annual median price for this route is $228, indicating that these months provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

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Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Regular price: $189 - $326

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

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City is between $189 and $326. The current lowest deal is $140 on skyscanner for travel from Oct 7-Oct 19.

now $140

Low $189

High $326

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

March

Cheapest

Flights from $163

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $517

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

Vietjet Air

Vietnam Airlines

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$236

$165

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$239

$165

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$243

$165

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$244

$165

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$269

$165

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul (ICN) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

$269

$165

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

$535 → $252

53%

2 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 19

$536 → $254

53%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$475 → $212

55%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$476 → $214

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City are $140, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $163.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 45m.

The median flight duration for this route is 8h 45m, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from multiple carriers.

Approximately 49.8% of recent deals for this route are direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers the most direct deals.

Vietjet Air has 50 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City appear frequently, with good prices available.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Fly from Incheon International for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, with prices from $168.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$168

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 Ho Chi Minh City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

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.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Cheap Flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

Today’s best flight deals from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Direct flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 8h 45m.

Direct flights are available from multiple carriers.

Vietjet Air offers the most direct deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Ho Chi Minh City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ho Chi Minh City

Best Elite deals to Ho Chi Minh City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

When is the best time to book flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?

How do I know if a Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?

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

How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?

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More routes from Seoul

Flights to Ho Chi Minh City from other cities

Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Direct flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City

Seoul - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 8h 45m.

Direct flights are available from multiple carriers.

Vietjet Air offers the most direct deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Ho Chi Minh City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ho Chi Minh City

Best Elite deals to Ho Chi Minh City

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Dec 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

When is the best time to book flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?

How do I know if a Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?