What are the most popular cities to visit in Vietnam?

Vietnam is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (50%) visit Hanoi more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Vietnam include Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Vietnam, then you can expect flight times to average 15h 55m and 19h 15m, respectively.

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Flights to Hanoi

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Etihad Airways

Nov 24

JNB

27h 20m

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HAN

Dec 8

HAN

29h 40m

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 13

CPT

18h 20m

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HAN

Feb 13

HAN

27h 50m

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CPT

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

JNB

18h 15m

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HAN

Mar 14

HAN

18h 50m

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R12 407

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 3

JNB

16h 25m

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HAN

Feb 13

HAN

37h 55m

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Nov 25

JNB

25h 00m

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HAN

Dec 2

HAN

24h 10m

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R12 544

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Qatar Airways

Feb 20

JNB

25h 00m

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HAN

Mar 14

HAN

18h 30m

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JNB

R12 664

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Qatar Airways

Feb 20

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25h 00m

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HAN

Mar 14

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Qatar Airways

Mar 4

JNB

26h 00m

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Mar 11

HAN

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 3

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Feb 13

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Qatar Airways

Nov 25

JNB

35h 00m

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HAN

Dec 2

HAN

18h 30m

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 11

JNB

28h 25m

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HAN

Mar 15

HAN

24h 10m

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 20

JNB

31h 40m

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HAN

Mar 14

HAN

25h 30m

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Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

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Singapore Airlines

May 6

JNB

17h 35m

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SGN

May 14

SGN

35h 15m

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 14

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17h 45m

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Mar 1

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31h 20m

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 1

JNB

29h 15m

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Dec 12

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24h 55m

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Qatar Airways

Jan 14

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Jan 21

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28h 45m

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Qatar Airways

Jan 14

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23h 25m

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Jan 21

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 8

CPT

27h 00m

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Mar 31

SGN

18h 45m

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 18

CPT

19h 20m

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Feb 25

SGN

42h 35m

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Air China

May 6

JNB

34h 10m

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May 13

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34h 20m

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 14

JNB

19h 40m

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SGN

Mar 1

SGN

22h 20m

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Qatar Airways

Dec 2

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19h 30m

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Dec 9

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26h 45m

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Singapore Airlines

Nov 22

JNB

17h 45m

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Nov 26

SGN

14h 30m

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R14 940

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Jan 14

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Jan 21

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21h 00m

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13:50 - 13:10CPT-HAN

18h 20m2 stops

14:10 - 13:00HAN-CPT

27h 50m2 stops

R12 304Ethiopian Air

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Tue, Jan 13 - Fri, Feb 13

20:30 - 19:45JNB-HAN

18h 15m1 stop

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Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14

19:50 - 18:25JNB-SGN

17h 35m1 stop

12:20 - 18:35SGN-JNB

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R12 612Singapore Airlines

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Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14

19:55 - 17:20JNB-HAN

16h 25m1 stop

9:40 - 18:35HAN-JNB

37h 55m1 stop

R12 801Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 13

1:35 - 17:50JNB-HAN

35h 15m2 stops

15:50 - 0:25HAN-JNB

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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12

10:10 - 1:20JNB-SGN

34h 10m1 stop

2:20 - 7:40SGN-JNB

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Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

10:10 - 1:50JNB-SGN

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2:50 - 7:40SGN-JNB

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Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 31

13:40 - 19:35CPT-SGN

24h 55m1 stop

18:00 - 16:45SGN-CPT

27h 45m1 stop

R15 932Emirates

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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 29

14:25 - 17:50CPT-HAN

22h 25m3 stops

15:50 - 13:35HAN-CPT

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R16 891Kenya Airways

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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 10

18:40 - 14:20DUR-SGN

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17:10 - 16:35SGN-DUR

28h 25m1 stop

R18 910Emirates

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Cape TownHanoi

CPT - HAN

CPTHAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

13:50-13:10

2 stops18h 20m

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 13/2

14:10-13:00

2 stops27h 50m

R12 304

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

20:30-19:45

1 stop18h 15m

Hanoi Noibai

Sat 14/3

1:45-15:35

1 stop18h 50m

R12 407

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

19:50-18:25

1 stop17h 35m

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 14/5

12:20-18:35

1 stop35h 15m

R12 612

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-17:20

1 stop16h 25m

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 13/2

9:40-18:35

1 stop37h 55m

R12 801

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

1:35-17:50

2 stops35h 15m

Hanoi Noibai

Thu 12/2

15:50-0:25

2 stops37h 35m

R13 502

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

10:10-1:20

1 stop34h 10m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 13/5

2:20-7:40

1 stop34h 20m

R14 615

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

10:10-1:50

1 stop34h 40m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 31/12

2:50-7:40

1 stop33h 50m

R15 196

Cape TownHo Chi Minh City

CPT - SGN

CPTSGN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

13:40-19:35

1 stop24h 55m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 29/11

18:00-16:45

1 stop27h 45m

R15 932

Cape TownHanoi

CPT - HAN

CPTHAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

14:25-17:50

3 stops22h 25m

Hanoi Noibai

Tue 10/2

15:50-13:35

3 stops26h 45m

R16 891

DurbanHo Chi Minh City

DUR - SGN

DURSGN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/4

18:40-14:20

1 stop38h 40m

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 16/4

17:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

R18 910

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Which airlines fly to Vietnam?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Vietnam from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Vietnam. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Vietnam on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Vietnam flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 657
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 116
Fastest flight time	17h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Vietnam from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 657 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hanoi Noibai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Vietnam from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 116 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hanoi Noibai).

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The fastest flight to Vietnam from South Africa takes 17h 35m (Cape Town Intl to Hanoi Noibai).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Vietnam

What is the best airport to land at to visit Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica?

The closest airport to Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica is Ho Chi Minh City Airport, which is located in Ho Chi Minh City. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Ho Chi Minh City Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to Vietnam?

The cheapest flights to Vietnam recently found by momondo users are R1 012 with VietJet Air, R1 623 with Thai AirAsia, and R2 560 with Vietnam Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Vietnam?

There are a total of 9 airlines that operate flight routes to Vietnam, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 48% of those flying into Vietnam choose to fly with Qatar Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with Qatar Airways, then Singapore Airlines and Emirates are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in Vietnam to fly to?

38% of our momondo users travelling to Vietnam in the past year chose to fly into Ho Chi Minh City in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Vietnam. The Ho Chi Minh City airport serves the city of Ho Chi Minh City.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Vietnam?

The best day of the week to fly to Vietnam is Friday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Monday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Saturday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Vietnam.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Vietnam?

Prices for flights to Vietnam are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Vietnam?

The number of operators available for flights to Vietnam is 13 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Vietnam?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Vietnam.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Vietnam?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Vietnam can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Vietnam. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Vietnam?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Vietnam on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Vietnam that suits you.

Can I find flights to Vietnam with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Vietnam on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Vietnam?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Vietnam by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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