Return fares to Ho Chi Minh City by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Ho Chi Minh City is October 2026, with return fares from $303 — 75% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,203).
Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Ho Chi Minh City, with return fares from $303. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,203 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Ho Chi Minh City average around $489. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, March and November, you'll generally pay up to 38% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Ho Chi Minh City
These are the average prices for return airfares to Ho Chi Minh City
When is the cheapest time to travel to Ho Chi Minh City? The cheapest month to travel is typically October.
How much do return flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Ho Chi Minh City is $346.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Ho Chi Minh City?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Ho Chi Minh City is 18 October 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Ho Chi Minh City?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Ho Chi Minh City is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Ho Chi Minh City? Jetstar, Cambodia Angkor Air, Vietnam Airlines, Qantas and VietJet Air fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 6 hours and 20 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.
Tan Son Nhat Airport is only about 7 km from District 1 (the main hotel and backpacker area), but Ho Chi Minh City traffic can stretch the trip to well over an hour during peak times.
- Grab is the most practical option. Download the app and get a local SIM or eSIM before leaving the terminal. The fare is fixed when you book, so there is no risk of being overcharged. Follow signs to the ride-hailing pickup zone outside the international terminal arrivals hall.
- Metered taxis are available from ranks outside arrivals. Stick to Vinasun (white) or Mai Linh (green) branded cabs only. Do not accept offers from unofficial drivers inside the terminal.
- Bus 152 runs to Ben Thanh Market in District 1, roughly every 15 to 20 minutes until about 7 pm. Very cheap but slow, cash only, and not practical with heavy luggage or for late arrivals.
There is no metro or rail link to the airport yet. Morning rush (7 to 9 am) and evening rush (4:30 to 7:30 pm) can double or triple travel times on what is otherwise a short ride.
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