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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

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JQ Return flights from $429
Dep. Wed 28 AprRet. Fri 07 May$429
Dep. Fri 23 AprRet. Sat 08 May$429
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Dep. Fri 06 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$469
Dep. Sat 24 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$489
Dep. Wed 14 AprRet. Wed 05 May$489
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Wed 09 Dec$519
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$649
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Fri 02 Apr$689

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Australia and flights to Vietnam. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Return fares from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$866
Aug 2026
$456
Sep 2026
$659
Oct 2026
$428
Nov 2026
$363
Dec 2026
$678
Jan 2027
$2,929
Feb 2027
$514
Mar 2027
$331
Apr 2027
$1,051

The cheapest month to fly to Ho Chi Minh City is March 2027, with return fares from $331 — 89% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,929).

When Should You Fly to Ho Chi Minh City?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to Ho Chi Minh City, with return fares from $331. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,929 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Ho Chi Minh City average around $828. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and October, you'll generally pay up to 60% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City return airfares.

July 2026
$866
August 2026
$456
September 2026
$659
October 2026
$428
November 2026
$363
December 2026
$678
January 2027
$2,929
February 2027
$514
March 2027
$331
April 2027
$1,051

Average Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City return airfares.

July 2026
$1,456
August 2026
$1,111
September 2026
$1,239
October 2026
$1,148
November 2026
$1,068
December 2026
$1,631
January 2027
$1,719
February 2027
$1,212
March 2027
$1,075
April 2027
$1,385

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City?

The cheapest month to travel is typically March.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is $424.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is 23 April 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City?

Jetstar, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qantas, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 7 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Ho Chi Minh City?

The IATA code for Ho Chi Minh City is SGN. It is located in Vietnam at coordinates 10.81501, 106.6631.

When should you book flights to Ho Chi Minh City?

From our data, you should book flights to Ho Chi Minh City 60 days out.


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