Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Earliest: departs at 01:30 and lands at 09:53
• Latest: departs at 16:35 and lands at 00:58.

The flight takes about 8h 23m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City takes 8h 23m, covering 10,802 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City range from $573 to $1,086, with an average of $772 over the past 12 months. Anything below $573 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $772 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $774 return, compared with $865 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Vietnam Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while VietJet Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City flights are:

• Vietnam Airlines: 81% on time
• VietJet Air: 73% on time
• Jetstar: 57% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL). Flights usually arrive at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $739 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $847, a difference of $108.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Vietnam Airlines
• VietJet Air
• Jetstar

Flying via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 13m, compared to 13h 39m via Perth (PER) and 13h 53m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Ho Chi Minh City is 4 hours behind Melbourne (Indochina Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, and Saigon Central Post Office. These are among the most viewed places in Ho Chi Minh City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City flights:

• VietJet Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• VietJet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vietnam Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.