Cheap flights from East London to Ho Chi Minh City from £487

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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£487
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Wed, Aug 5
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£488
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Tue, Aug 4
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£491
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Mon, Aug 3
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£495
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Thu, Aug 6
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£503
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Wed, Aug 5
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£949
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£954
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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£960
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
East London ELSHo Chi Minh City SGN
£963
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Wed, Aug 5 – Mon, Aug 10
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Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
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How much do flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£487

Cheapest round-trip

£949

Average round-trip

£1,015

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Fly Safair

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.

Ho Chi Minh City is served by Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), located approximately 8 km north of the city center. As Vietnam's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The city center, particularly District 1, is the main destination for most travelers.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-70 min

₫20,000; approximately $0.80 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-60 min

₫5,000; approximately $0.20 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-45 min

₫150,000 – ₫250,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-45 min

₫100,000 – ₫200,000; approximately $4–8 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

₫300,000 – ₫500,000; approximately $12–20 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

₫50,000 – ₫100,000; 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

Depart from
East London
Arrive to
Tan Son Nhat International
Average flights per week
225
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cu Chi Tunnels - Killing Fields, Phnom Penh - Mekong Delta

Check-in for a flight from East London to Ho Chi Minh City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C23°C
February33°C23°C
March35°C25°C
April35°C26°C
May33°C26°C
June32°C25°C
July31°C25°C
August31°C25°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C24°C
November31°C24°C
December31°C23°C
Hottest Month
35°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
177
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
36%
36°C25°C
25 Jul
81%
31°C24°C
Sunday
19 Jul
17%
36°C25°C
26 Jul
87%
29°C25°C
Monday
20 Jul
37°C25°C
27 Jul
86%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
37°C25°C
28 Jul
87%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
57%
34°C26°C
29 Jul
82%
30°C24°C
Thursday
23 Jul
78%
31°C25°C
30 Jul
58%
32°C25°C
Friday
24 Jul
82%
29°C25°C
31 Jul
88%
29°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Emirates, VietJet Air, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways. East London and Ho Chi Minh City have 225 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Ho Chi Minh City, consider visiting Cu Chi Tunnels, Killing Fields, Phnom Penh, and Mekong Delta.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from East London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as East London and Johannesburg, Harare, George, Cape Town, Durban, Kuwait City, Istanbul, Kingston, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Dallas, Catania, Victoria Falls, Paris, Düsseldorf, Brisbane, Melbourne, Birmingham, Chicago, Dnipro.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and London, Bangkok, Da Nang, Hanoi, Phú Quốc, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Singapore, Bali, Manila, Denpasar, Manchester, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Nha Trang, Sydney, Phnom Penh, Melbourne, Perth.
What airports are near East London?
The main airport in East London is East London. It is also served by East London, Mthatha.
What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?
The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.
Which airlines fly between East London and Ho Chi Minh City?
Currently, you can fly between East London and Ho Chi Minh City with Fly Safair, Emirates, VietJet Air, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between East London and Ho Chi Minh City?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between East London and Ho Chi Minh City, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between East London and Ho Chi Minh City?
Traveling between East London and Ho Chi Minh City, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near East London?
There are a number of airports in and around East London. The main one is East London and other nearby airports include East London, Mthatha
How many airports are there near Ho Chi Minh City?
There are a number of airports in and around Ho Chi Minh City. The main one is Tan Son Nhat International and other nearby airports include Tan Son Nhat International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between East London and Ho Chi Minh City depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between East London and Ho Chi Minh City arrive?
What time do flights between East London and Ho Chi Minh City depart?
What time do flights between East London and Ho Chi Minh City arrive?

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