Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is a short, busy hop across the South China Sea — just over two hours in the air, with plenty of daily departures and healthy competition on price. Checking every return fare on sale, it is also cheaper and far more uniform than most guides suggest: the whole market sits between S$ 161 and S$ 194 return, with a median of S$ 162. This guide covers who really flies the route, what a return actually costs in Singapore dollars, and when to book.
Route: Singapore Changi (SIN) → Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Distance: approximately 1,080 km (670 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 2h 05m – 2h 15m
Direct flights: Yes — Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air all fly non-stop, with around a dozen departures a day.
Fares from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City (SGD)
This is a competitive short-haul route, so fares stay reasonable year-round and swing mainly with Vietnamese holidays and the Singapore school breaks. The priciest weeks are Lunar New Year (Tết, late January or February), the June–July holidays and the December peak; the quietest, cheapest stretches are the shoulder months. The figures below are indicative economy return fares in Singapore dollars — budget carriers sit at the low end, full-service with a checked bag toward the top.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | high (Tết) |
| February | — | medium-high |
| March | — | medium |
| April | — | medium |
| May | — | low-medium |
| June | — | high (school holidays) |
| July | — | high |
| August | — | medium |
| September | — | low |
| October | — | low-medium |
| November | — | medium |
| December | — | very high |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, the fares on this route barely move: S$ 161–S$ 194 return, median S$ 162, with Scoot carrying nine in ten of them at S$ 161–S$ 186. So around S$ 162 is simply the everyday price rather than a promotion, and there is no cheaper tier to hunt for — if you see the low S$ 160s, that is the market. VietJet Air runs a little higher at S$ 186–S$ 194. These are budget fares; add bags and meals before comparing them with the full-service carriers.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop full-service (bag usually included):
- Singapore Airlines — several non-stop flights a day from Changi; full service with checked baggage and meals included.
- Vietnam Airlines — the Vietnamese flag carrier, non-stop into Ho Chi Minh City with a generous economy allowance.
Non-stop budget (usually the cheapest):
- Scoot — Singapore Airlines’ low-cost arm; lowest lead-in fares, with bags and meals sold as add-ons.
- Vietjet Air — Vietnam’s big low-cost carrier; frequent, cheap, hand-baggage-only on the basic fare.
Because four airlines compete on such a short sector, headline fares stay low. If you’re travelling light, a budget seat on Scoot or Vietjet is hard to beat; if you want a bag, a lounge or a hot meal, compare the all-in Singapore Airlines or Vietnam Airlines price — it’s often only a little more.
When to book & how to save
- Book 4–10 weeks ahead for the best short-haul fares; unlike long-haul, prices here often stay flat until the final fortnight, then jump.
- Avoid Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) and the December holidays — the busiest, priciest weeks by far.
- Add up the all-in price: a budget base fare plus a 20 kg bag can end up dearer than a full-service ticket that already includes one.
- Fly midweek where you can — Tuesday to Thursday departures usually undercut Friday and Sunday.
- Watch for flash sales: Scoot and Vietjet run frequent promotions on this route that briefly drop returns well below S$ 200.
Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City
All flights land at Tan Son Nhat International (SGN), only about 6 km northwest of the city centre — one of the closest airports to downtown in the region. A metered green-and-white taxi or a ride-hailing car (Grab) into District 1 takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic and costs roughly 170,000–250,000 Vietnamese dong (about S$ 9–S$ 13). Airport bus route 109 runs to the Ben Thanh area for a few thousand dong. Have some local cash ready, as small vendors and buses rarely take cards.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City?
Non-stop flights take about 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. It’s a short regional sector, so the whole journey is quick — expect a similar time in both directions, give or take a few minutes for winds and airport routing.
Are there direct flights from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air all fly non-stop between Singapore Changi and Ho Chi Minh City, with around a dozen departures a day. There’s no need to connect — every reasonable itinerary on this route is a direct flight.
How much does it cost to fly from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City?
A typical economy return runs about S$ 161–S$ 194 before baggage — a remarkably narrow band, and the whole sample fits inside it, median S$ 162. Scoot holds the bottom at S$ 161–S$ 186 and VietJet Air the top at S$ 186–S$ 194. Full-service tickets with a bag included, peak Tết and December fares price above this range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City?
September and the March–May shoulder are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, returns started at S$ 161. Avoid Lunar New Year (Tết), the June–July school holidays and late December, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City?
Budget: Scoot carried the great majority of the cheap fares at S$ 161–S$ 186, with Vietjet Air at S$ 186–S$ 194; both charge extra for bags and meals. Full-service: Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, both including a checked bag, also fly the route non-stop but did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked. All four fly non-stop.
Which airport do I fly into in Ho Chi Minh City?
You’ll land at Tan Son Nhat International (SGN), the city’s only commercial airport, about 6 km from the centre. It’s a short taxi or Grab ride into District 1 — one of the most convenient airport-to-city trips in Southeast Asia.
How far in advance should I book Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City flights?
Aim for 4 to 10 weeks ahead. Short-haul fares tend to hold steady and then rise sharply in the last two weeks before departure, so booking early — especially around Tết and December — is the safer bet.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) are often a little cheaper than Friday to Sunday. Flying out and back on weekdays can save S$ 20–S$ 60 on a return, and being flexible by a day or two is one of the easiest ways to trim the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — check the live fare before booking.
