Are there direct flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City?

Direct flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flight options. Historically, approximately 18.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one connection.

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

The direct flight from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City typically takes 8 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 6846 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer duration, with a median travel time of 17 hours and 0 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey. The median direct flight time is 530 minutes, while one-stop flights average 1020 minutes.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find deals. The pricing patterns across the trailing 30 days suggest that it is a dynamic route for price changes. This frequent fluctuation can be beneficial for those monitoring prices for potential savings.

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Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City

For flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, fares typically range from $550 to $1070, with a median of $795. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route, and about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul journey.

When considering cheap flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, the cheapest time to fly is often August, with a median fare of just $287. Other favorable months include April, where the median fare is $505, and May, with a median of $545.

A typical journey from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 8h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 6,846 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 18.9% of recent fares were for non-stop flights.

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

Regular price: A$404 - A$981

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD404 to AUD981. The current lowest deal is AUD424 with Jetstar, for travel from November 10 to November 29.

now A$424

Low A$404

High A$981

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

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City is May, with a median price of $543. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1202. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$543

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,202

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Airlines

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

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Jetstar

A$581

A$508

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$538

A$482

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$552

A$507

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$567

A$494

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$601

A$511

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$573

A$521

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$1,164 → A$479

59%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$1,160 → A$509

56%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

A$1,143 → A$518

55%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

A$1,157 → A$544

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney - Ho Chi Minh City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City are near the typical level of $795.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $543.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 50m.

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City takes 8h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 18.9% of recent flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers a deal for $424.

Jetstar recently offered a deal for $424 from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City in November.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Depart from Sydney Airport for flights to Ho Chi Minh City, offering a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$332

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Consider Western Sydney International Airport for flights to Ho Chi Minh City, an alternative departure point.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$731

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to arrive at

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

Tan Son Nhat International is the primary airport for flights arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$332

Airports nearby Ho Chi Minh City used as alternative

Can Tho International (VCA)

Can Tho International 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 ~A$990

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ho Chi Minh City

90% AI deal score

$2,012

$1,511

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Historically, the best prices for flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $758. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $1108, while flights booked 28-59 days prior averaged $1119. Planning your trip well in advance can lead to significant savings on this route.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City is considered to be $550 or less. The median price for this route was $795. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares typically falling below $1070. Aiming for a fare around $550 would secure a competitive deal.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, with a median price of $287. April and May also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $505 and $545 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $795 across the trailing 270 days. Planning your travel during these months can help you find more affordable options.

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Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Regular price: A$404 - A$981

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD404 to AUD981. The current lowest deal is AUD424 with Jetstar, for travel from November 10 to November 29.

now A$424

Low A$404

High A$981

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

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$543

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,202

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Airlines

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

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Jetstar

A$581

A$508

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$538

A$482

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$552

A$507

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$567

A$494

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$601

A$511

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Ho Chi Minh City

Sydney (SYD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Vietjet Air

A$573

A$521

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$1,164 → A$479

59%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$1,160 → A$509

56%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

A$1,143 → A$518

55%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

A$1,157 → A$544

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City