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How much does a flight to Ho Chi Minh City cost?
Cheapest time to fly and when to book
The cheapest time to fly is usually May-June and September-October, the wet season, when downpours are short and crowds are thinner.
Fares peak in December-January, Tet (Lunar New Year) and Australian school holidays, so May-June is a good-value pick before the heavier rains set in.
How early in advance should I book my flight
Book 2-4 months ahead for the best fares, and earlier for Tet, Christmas and school holidays. Prices generally rise closer to departure.
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Fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) for the widest choice of airlines and routes. It is about 7 km north-west of the city centre, and taxis and Grab take roughly 20-45 minutes depending on traffic.
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Popular flight routes to Ho Chi Minh City
Most flights from Australia land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Popular routes include:
- Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City (SYD-SGN)
- Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City (MEL-SGN)
- Brisbane to Ho Chi Minh City (BNE-SGN)
Routes change by season and departure city, so check current availability when you search.
Ho Chi Minh City weather and climate
Ho Chi Minh City is hot and humid all year, with a clear dry and wet season.
- Dry season (December-April): sunny and less humid, with highs around 32-35°C. April is the hottest month.
- Wet season (May-November): hot and humid, with short, heavy downpours most afternoons.
- Typhoons: they rarely hit the south, so storms are usually brief rather than severe.
Places to visit and stay in Ho Chi Minh City
- District 1: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market and Nguyen Hue walking street.
- Ben Nghe and the riverfront: Bitexco Tower, the Saigon River and upmarket hotels.
- Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien: Cafes, backpacker hostels, bars and cheap eats.
- Cholon: Chinatown with temples, herbal markets and old shophouses.
- Day trips: The Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta and Cao Dai Temple.
Getting around Ho Chi Minh City
- Grab cars and motorbike taxis are cheap and easy to book.
- Metered taxis, buses and the city's metro line cover some routes.
- Traffic is heavy, so allow extra time at peak hours.
- Crossing the street takes practice. Walk steadily and let the bikes flow around you.
Entry requirements
Australians generally need a visa to visit Vietnam. Most travellers can apply for an e-visa online through the official Vietnamese government portal.
Your passport usually needs at least six months of validity.
Visa rules and permitted stays can change, so confirm the current rules before you book.
Check Smartraveller and the official Vietnamese government website before you book.
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FAQs
Yes! Using Paylater Travel lets you split the upfront cost of your flight into smaller, more manageable payments. After booking your flight with a small deposit, you can pay off the rest in up to 18 weekly instalments.
No, credit checks aren’t needed to book a flight with Paylater Travel. This is because we aren't providing you with credit or a loan. Your seat is secured with a small deposit and the remainder is paid off in installments before you fly.
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As soon as you’ve paid your deposit via the Paylater Travel platform, we purchase your ticket on your behalf. This means your seat is secure and today’s price has been locked in. You will then receive your flight itinerary (essentially, your pre-departure e-ticket) via email within 24 hours of completing your final payment – easy!
We understand that sometimes payments are made late. We won't charge you a late fee. In the case of a missed payment, we'll send you a notification to let you know we've been unable to process a scheduled payment. Consecutively missed payments may place your booking at risk of being cancelled. We will always try and get in touch and be as flexible as possible with payment plans before we cancel a booking.
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