Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai

Search direct and connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £60, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai takes roughly 4 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

• Departure airport: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
• Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shanghai, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

• Highs: up to 32ºC
• Lows: down to 1ºC
• Hottest month: July
• Coldest month: January
• Driest month: December
• Wettest month: September

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai:

• Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
• Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
• Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shanghai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.