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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration4 h and 40 mFlights between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City take, on average, 4 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£62Cheapest price for a flight between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportFor flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Destination airportTan Son Nhat International AirportFor the route from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Airlines flying this routeSpring Airlines, Vietjet, China Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

One-way average Price£159The average price for a flight Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City at Opodo is £159, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Ho Chi Minh City when departing from Shanghai

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Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 1,700 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Ho Chi Minh City airports

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) 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 £62, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City takes roughly 4 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Shanghai–Ho Chi Minh City route

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

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

The weather in Ho Chi Minh City

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Ho Chi Minh City, temperatures average around 34ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 35ºC
Lows: down to 23ºC
Hottest month: May
Coldest month: February
Driest month: February
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

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

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 Ho Chi Minh City. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

When you fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City the average price is £159. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is 62 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

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

The most popular months to book a flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City are September, August and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

The best time of the year to go to Ho Chi Minh City when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Ho Chi Minh City from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, July and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City.

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

The total flight time between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City is of around 4 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,699.94 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City compared to Shanghai?

While in Shanghai temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Ho Chi Minh City can experience temperatures up to 30º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 28º ºC in Ho Chi Minh City, compared to the 5º ºC average in Shanghai.

Which airports have flights between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City?

The main airport route flying between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City is: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport(SGN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City are:

Vietjet.
Spring Airlines.
Juneyao Airlines.

Cathay Pacific

Shenzhen Airlines
Shandong Airlines

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