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

Yes, direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul are available. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 23.7% of all flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options exist, a substantial portion of flights involve at least one stop.

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

A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul typically takes approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes. This is based on a direct flight distance of 3563 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 13 hours. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul were, on average, 15% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $370, while connecting flights had a median price of $322. Direct flights accounted for approximately 26.9% of all available options during this period, offering a quicker but typically pricier travel experience.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul, fares typically range from $255–$450, with a median of $342. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional value might require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul? The most affordable month to fly is typically May, with a median fare of $263. Other cost-effective options include September, where the median fare is $286, and October, with a median fare of $288. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that if you fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul, you will likely have at least one layover on your journey.

How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 5h 10m. While direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul have a median duration of 5h 10m, connecting itineraries typically extend the travel time to 13h 35m. This difference is important to consider when planning your travel schedule.

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Seoul is 3563 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it is a significant but not extremely long journey.

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

Regular price: $168 - $299

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

Regular prices for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul typically range from 168 USD to 299 USD. The current lowest deal is 195 USD with Air Premia, for travel from Dec 6-Dec 13.

now $195

Low $168

High $299

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

The cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul is May, with a median price of $263. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $464. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $263

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $464

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

Air Premia

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

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

$401

$330

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietnam Airlines

$402

$248

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietnam Airlines

$259

$250

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietjet Air

$312

$254

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietnam Airlines

$307

$272

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

$301

$249

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$402 → $249

38%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$398 → $254

36%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$402 → $330

18%

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

$312 → $247

21%

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Ho Chi Minh City - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

May, September, and October are cheapest

Historically, May ($263), September ($286), and October ($288) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 10m

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul typically take 5h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, with 23.7% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia has offered direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul are frequent, appearing often.

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to depart from

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$192

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good choice for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$206

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative, serving as a primary low-cost carrier hub for regional international routes.

📍 ~110 km from Seoul (reachable by bus and rail)

💸 Flights from ~$251

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price was $365. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $438. Even booking 7-13 days before departure typically saw higher prices, averaging $413.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul was considered to be $255 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $342. Travelers could expect to pay around $450 for flights at the higher end of the price spectrum. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul include May, with a median price of $263, and September, with a median price of $286. October also offered competitive prices, with a median of $288. The annual median price for this route was $342, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Seoul is 3563 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it is a significant but not extremely long journey.

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

Regular price: $168 - $299

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

Regular prices for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul typically range from 168 USD to 299 USD. The current lowest deal is 195 USD with Air Premia, for travel from Dec 6-Dec 13.

now $195

Low $168

High $299

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

May

Cheapest

Flights from $263

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $464

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

Air Premia

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

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

$401

$330

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietnam Airlines

$402

$248

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietnam Airlines

$259

$250

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietjet Air

$312

$254

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

Vietnam Airlines

$307

$272

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Seoul

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

$301

$249

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$402 → $249

38%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$398 → $254

36%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$402 → $330

18%

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

$312 → $247

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

Ho Chi Minh City - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

May, September, and October are cheapest

Historically, May ($263), September ($286), and October ($288) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 10m

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul typically take 5h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, with 23.7% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia has offered direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul are frequent, appearing often.

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to depart from

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$192

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good choice for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$206

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative, serving as a primary low-cost carrier hub for regional international routes.

Seoul, South Korea

91% AI deal score

$1,189

$440

Save $749

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

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

Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

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

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

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

Ho Chi Minh City - Seoul route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

May, September, and October are cheapest

Direct flights take 5h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Air Premia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

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Oct 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

How early should I book Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul?

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

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

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

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Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

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

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

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

Ho Chi Minh City - Seoul route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

May, September, and October are cheapest

Direct flights take 5h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Air Premia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

Oct 28

Oct 29

Nov 04

Nov 03

Nov 01

Nov 06

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 29

Oct 29

Nov 05

Nov 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

How early should I book Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul?