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24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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Flights to Ho Chi Minh City in 2024

Find the latest flights to Ho Chi Minh City in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 315,851 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 429

Return from

RM 420

One-way from

RM 264
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City
One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Average price of flights to Ho Chi Minh City by month

Plan your trip to Ho Chi Minh City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Ho Chi Minh City is currently RM 0 while a return flight costs RM 0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (average of RM 73). Flying to Ho Chi Minh City in February will prove the most costly (average of RM 117). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

RM 368

February

RM 552

March

RM 396

April

RM 443

May

RM 410

June

RM 382

July

RM 368

August

RM 405

September

RM 372

October

RM 344

November

RM 358

December

RM 401

Temperature and rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City by month

Plan your trip to Ho Chi Minh City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SGN

Temperature

26 - 30 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Ho Chi Minh City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Ho Chi Minh City. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Ho Chi Minh City should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Ho Chi Minh City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ho Chi Minh City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scoot, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines to Ho Chi Minh City. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very Good
605 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
390 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.6
Good
320 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.5
Good
432 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Travellers booking flights to Ho Chi Minh City are sometimes taken aback once they land. Ho Chi Minh City, often called HCMC, is bustling and buzzing and sometimes feels as if it is bursting at the seams. The city centre is filled with street vendors, cafés and family-owned souvenir shops all eager to make a living and stay afloat. But stay alert while you’re wandering between them or you’ll wind up flat on the street: Ho Chi Minh City’s chaos is fuelled by three million motorbikes that run the streets on a daily basis.

Located on the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City is home to more than eight million people and is Vietnam’s commercial and industrial centre. Known as Saigon until 1970, its old name is still frequently used by tourists and the Vietnamese. The city has a turbulent past, and evidence of its many periods can be seen in the architecture: a mixture of French-colonialism, pagodas and temples and Communist-style concrete blocks. The city is much younger than the venerable Hanoi, only growing to a significant size in the 17th century. It is an expansion that carries on today; the erection of modern blocks and skyscrapers constantly takes place throughout the city, adding to the general noise, chaos and sense of movement.

Ho Chi Minh City climate

Ho Chi Minh City is in the tropics and close to the ocean, making the city hot and humid year-round. November through January are the coolest months with temperatures reaching the low to mid-20s (Celsius). February through April the temperature rises to 32 degrees. Then it goes down to the high 20s during the rainy season.December to March is the dry season with the least amount of rain and humidity. The rain starts in May and is heavy from June to August with sudden but short showers. The typhoon season is July to November.

Getting around Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is considered by many visitors to have the world’s worst traffic… Deal with it as little as possible by taking a taxi. Just make sure the meter is running. Agree to a fare ahead of time if the meter is nowhere to be found. 

Motorcycle taxis can also be hailed. They run off of an hourly rate which you can negotiate. Tour operators or travel agents can help you arrange for a car and driver to take you around for the day. If you’re taking a short trip, a cyclo (pedicab) is a good way to get around. There are no meters though, so negotiate a fare before you board. Many drivers speak English and are available for hire as tour guides as well. They will wait for you at your destination and can pick you up the next day, too. 

If you’re really feeling brave, you can rent bikes, mopeds or motorcycles, but you’ll be on your own with the chaotic traffic. 

A nice way to slow down and escape from the chaos is to hire a boat and view Ho Chi Minh City from the river.

What is good to know if travelling to Ho Chi Minh City?

  • One of the first things most travellers mention about Ho Chi Minh City is the fantastic food. From street sellers to gourmet restaurants, the choices are endless. Buying food from street stalls can be intimidating at first, as it’s so different from the food experience in the West. Take a stroll round the area, have a look to see what food looks fresh and well cooked, follow your nose to the best smells and – as a fail-safe option – see where the locals are eating. Then order, sit down on a small plastic chair and enjoy. Pho – a thin soup – is one of the most popular dishes.
  • The Chu Chi tunnels are a short trip from Ho Chi Minh City and certainly worth visiting. The series of tunnels were used in the Vietnam War to make surprise attacks and to hide. The tunnels stretch out over more than 241km (150 miles).
  • The Ben Than market is the biggest in the city and has everything under the sun for sale. It is distinguished by its clock tower, with clocks facing in four directions, which has become a symbol of the city.  Come early in the morning to browse or buy food, clothes, jewellery, cooking utensils, arts and crafts or pretty much anything else you can think of. The busiest days at the market are Friday and Saturday when the crowds can become intense and the prices you’re charged may be higher than the rest of the week. Whenever you visit, though, make sure you haggle hard for your purchases.
  • Ho Chi Minh City is a city on wheels. It can seem as if everyone is on a motorbike or cyclo. Crossing the road may seem terrifying – make sure to keep walking and don’t suddenly stop and the traffic should avoid you. For the brave, hiring a motorcycle and joining the fray is a surefire way to feel like a local.
  • When is the best time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Peak Season: Reservations for Tet, the lunar New Year, must be made far in advance. Most businesses close for the holiday, including museums and shops. The holiday lasts for a week and falls between January 19 and February 20. The dry season is the best time to visit, December through March. The crowds start arriving in November and stay until April. Off Season: The wet season is humid and hot, but the showers tend to be short. Late autumn is a particularly nice time to visit southern Vietnam. The end of the high season, March to April, can also be somewhat less crowded.

  • What does SGN mean?

    This is defined as Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN). Codes like SGN are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), located 7.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Ho Chi Minh City. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City should be relatively easy as there are 16 daily flights from 7 different airlines.

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