Cheap flights from Cairns to Ho Chi Minh City from £245
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How much do flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £245 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £414 |
Average round-trip | £503 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Jetstar Airways |
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes 109 and 152.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-70 min | approximately $0.80 USD | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
40-60 min | approximately $0.20 USD | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | lowest cost option | |
20-45 min | approximately $6–10 USD; metered fare | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with luggage | |
20-45 min | approximately $4–8 USD; varies with demand | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
20-45 min | approximately $12–20 USD; pre-booked | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
15-30 min | approximately $2–4 USD; negotiate fare | on-demand (traffic dependent) | solo travelers, light luggage |
Notes:
- Prices in VND; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City can be extremely heavy, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM). Allow extra time.
- Use reputable taxi companies (Vinasun with white and green livery, Mai Linh with green livery) to avoid scams.
- Grab is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Vietnam and offers transparent pricing.
- Bus 109 is air-conditioned and has luggage space; Bus 152 is a standard city bus.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Ho Chi Minh City
Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Ho Chi Minh City
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
| VietJet Air | VJC | VJ | Yes |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| Vietnam Airlines | HVN | VN | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Ho Chi Minh City
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 32°C | 23°C |
| February | 33°C | 23°C |
| March | 35°C | 25°C |
| April | 35°C | 26°C |
| May | 33°C | 26°C |
| June | 32°C | 25°C |
| July | 31°C | 25°C |
| August | 31°C | 25°C |
| September | 30°C | 24°C |
| October | 30°C | 24°C |
| November | 31°C | 24°C |
| December | 31°C | 23°C |
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