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✈️ Cheap flights to Vietnam
Compare fares to Vietnam from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Tan Son Nhat Intl (SGN). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in Vietnam
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGN | Tan Son Nhat Intl | Ho Chi Minh City | Main |
| HAN | Noi Bai Intl | Hanoi | Main |
| HPH | Cat Bi Intl | Haiphong (Hai An) | Main |
| HUI | Phu Bai Intl | Huế | Main |
| DAD | Da Nang Intl | Da Nang | Main |
| CXR | Cam Ranh Intl / Cam Ranh Air Base | Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh | Main |
| VCA | Can Tho Intl | Can Tho | Main |
| PQC | Phú Quốc Intl | Phu Quoc Island | Main |
| VDO | Van Don Intl | Van Don | Regional |
| VII | Vinh | Vinh | Regional |
…and 10 more airports.
The main international airports are Nội Bài in Hanoi, Tân Sơn Nhất in Ho Chi Minh City and Đà Nẵng in the centre. Land borders connect Vietnam with China, Laos and Cambodia, and boats run along the Mekong to Cambodia.
📅 Best time to fly to Vietnam
Best: February to April and September to November – pleasant temperatures and lower rainfall across much of the country.
Cheaper shoulder season: December to January – cool in the north but dry and sunny in the south; May to August suits the central coast.
Avoid: No bad time – but central Vietnam gets heavy rain and typhoon risk from about October to December, and the south is wet from May to October.
Weather by month in Hanoi
- 19°Jan☀️
- 20°Feb⛅
- 23°Mar⛅
- 28°Apr⛅
- 32°May🌧
- 33°Jun🌧
- 33°Jul🌧
- 32°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep🌧
- 29°Oct⛅
- 26°Nov☀️
- 22°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Vietnam
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 10,218 km | 13 h 00 min | |
| New York → Ho Chi Minh City | 14,292 km | 17 h 55 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 13,130 km | 16 h 30 min* | |
| Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City | 13,958 km | 17 h 30 min* | |
| Miami → Ho Chi Minh City | 15,875 km | 19 h 50 min* | |
| San Francisco → Ho Chi Minh City | 12,598 km | 15 h 50 min | |
| Toronto → Ho Chi Minh City | 13,921 km | 17 h 25 min* | |
| Paris → Ho Chi Minh City | 10,105 km | 12 h 50 min | |
| Frankfurt → Ho Chi Minh City | 9,656 km | 12 h 20 min | |
| Dubai → Ho Chi Minh City | 5,618 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Delhi → Ho Chi Minh City | 3,651 km | 5 h 05 min | |
| Mumbai → Ho Chi Minh City | 3,736 km | 5 h 10 min | |
| Singapore → Ho Chi Minh City | 1,092 km | 2 h 00 min | |
| Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City | 6,846 km | 8 h 55 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Vietnam
- Hanoi – A captivating capital of lakes, temples, French-era boulevards and the buzzing Old Quarter.
- Hạ Long Bay – A UNESCO-listed bay of limestone islands, best seen on an overnight cruise or kayak trip.
- Hội An – A beautifully preserved trading port with tailors, temples, beaches and superb food.
- Huế – The former royal capital, with its Citadel, pagodas and imperial tombs.
- Ho Chi Minh City – A high-energy city of rooftop bars, markets, museums and colonial landmarks.
- Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park – A UNESCO jungle park riddled with spectacular caves and underground rivers.
💡 Flight hacks
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Flights to Vietnam: questions
What is the main airport in Vietnam?
The main international airport is Tan Son Nhat Intl (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City. Other airports with scheduled flights include Hanoi (HAN), Haiphong (HPH), Huế (HUI).
How long is the flight from London to Vietnam?
A nonstop flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City covers about 10,218 km and takes around 13 h 00 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Vietnam?
February to April and September to November – pleasant temperatures and lower rainfall across much of the country.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Vietnam?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: December to January – cool in the north but dry and sunny in the south; May to August suits the central coast.
Do I need a visa to fly to Vietnam?
It depends on your passport. See our Vietnam visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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