Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City is one of Southeast Asia’s shortest and busiest international hops, flown non-stop in about an hour and a half by a mix of full-service and low-cost airlines. With frequent flights and both Bangkok airports in play, fares stay low and choice is wide. This guide covers who flies it, what a fair return costs in baht, and when to book.
Route: Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi BKK / Don Mueang DMK) → Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Distance: approximately 745 km (463 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 1h 30m – 1h 40m
Direct flights: Yes — Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietravel Airlines fly non-stop from Suvarnabhumi (BKK); Thai AirAsia flies non-stop from Don Mueang (DMK).
Fares from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City (THB)
This is a short regional route, so fares are modest and driven mainly by holidays and southern Vietnam’s dry season. The dry, sunny months (December–March) and the Vietnamese New Year (Tet, late January/February) see the highest demand and prices; the rainy shoulder (May–September) is the cheapest. The table below shows when the route is busiest. We no longer print per-month fare estimates here, because they were never measured.
| Month | Demand |
|---|---|
| January | high |
| February | high (Tet) |
| March | medium-high |
| April | medium (Songkran) |
| May | low |
| June | low |
| July | medium |
| August | medium |
| September | low |
| October | low-medium |
| November | medium-high |
| December | very high |
We do not quote a target fare for this route. Our price tracking holds no recorded observations for it, so a “typical” or “good deal” figure here would be an estimate dressed up as a measurement — so this page leaves it out rather than guess. The seasonal pattern above is the part we can stand behind; check the live fare for the number.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 1½ hours):
- Thai AirAsia — frequent low-cost service from Don Mueang (DMK); low base fares, bags and seats sold as extras.
- VietJet Air — frequent low-cost flights from Suvarnabhumi; check the fare rules on cabin and checked baggage.
- Vietravel Airlines — a smaller Vietnamese carrier flying the route non-stop from Suvarnabhumi.
- Vietnam Airlines — the Vietnamese flag carrier, full-service from Suvarnabhumi with a checked bag included; the most frequent operator on the route.
- Thai Airways — the Thai flag carrier, full-service from Suvarnabhumi with generous baggage and proper cabin service.
On a route this short there is no cheaper one-stop worth taking — every sensible ticket is a non-stop. The real choice is between the rock-bottom low-cost fares and the full-service carriers that bundle in a bag, seat and meal.
When to book & how to save
- Book 4–10 weeks ahead for the best low-cost fares; prices climb in the final week, and much faster around Tet and year-end.
- Avoid the peaks: the Vietnamese New Year (Tet, late January/February), the December–March dry season and the year-end holidays are the busiest and dearest.
- Compare the all-in price: a low-cost headline fare can end up dearer than Vietnam Airlines once you add a checked bag and seat — check the total.
- Be flexible on the Bangkok airport: Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang (DMK), which can be cheaper, but allow time to cross the city.
- Fly midweek where you can — Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures are often the cheapest on this route.
Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City
Flights land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), unusually close to the centre — only about 7 km from District 1. The cheapest way in is the public bus (routes 109 and 152) for a few thousand dong, taking around 30–45 minutes. An airport taxi or ride-hailing car into the centre costs roughly ฿180–฿350 and takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic, which can be heavy. Use the meter or a ride-hailing app to avoid overpaying.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?
Non-stop flights take about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. It is one of the shortest international routes out of Bangkok, so even with boarding and taxiing you are door-to-door in a few hours — ideal for a short break or weekend trip.
Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes — the route is served almost entirely by non-stops. Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietravel Airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK), and Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang (DMK). There are dozens of non-stop flights every week.
How much does it cost to fly from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?
A typical economy return runs about ฿2,900–฿8,500 depending on the season and airline. Low-cost returns dip to around ฿2,900–฿3,300 in the rainy shoulder, while full-service tickets, Tet and the December peak sit at the top of the range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?
May, June and September are usually the cheapest months to fly. Avoid the Vietnamese New Year (Tet, late January/February), the December–March dry season and the year-end holidays.
Which airlines fly from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?
Non-stop carriers include full-service Thai Airways and Vietnam Airlines, plus low-cost VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia and Vietravel Airlines. Vietnam Airlines is the most frequent; the low-cost airlines usually carry competitive headline fares, while the full-service carriers include a bag and meal.
Which Bangkok airport do these flights leave from?
Both. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet and Vietravel, while Don Mueang (DMK) handles Thai AirAsia. They are on opposite sides of the city, so check which airport your ticket uses before arranging transport.
How far in advance should I book Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City flights?
Aim for 4 to 10 weeks ahead — roughly six weeks is a good target. Because low-cost airlines dominate the route, fares are cheapest well before departure and rise steeply in the last few days, and much faster around Tet, Songkran and the year-end peak.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes. Midweek departures — Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are often the cheapest on this route — tend to beat Friday-to-Sunday flights, and shifting your trip by a day or two can save a few hundred baht on a return.
Route and schedule details from current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Prices are indicative economy returns in Thai baht and change with demand — always check the live fare before booking.
