What is the cheapest airline that flies from Vietnam to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Vietnam to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Vietnam according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?

On average, it takes 16h 50m to fly from Vietnam to South Africa if you fly out of Ho Chi Minh City (the most popular airport in Vietnam) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Hanoi and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 17h 45m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vietnam to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Vietnam to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vietnam to South Africa?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Vietnam to South Africa as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Vietnam to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Vietnam to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:00 - 7:55

HAN

JNB

25h 55m

1 stop

11:05 - 18:10

JNB

HAN

26h 05m

1 stop

R13 651Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13

11:35 - 7:55

SGN

JNB

25h 20m

1 stop

11:20 - 17:20

JNB

SGN

25h 00m

1 stop

R13 700Cathay Pacific

Sat, Mar 28 - Fri, Apr 24

23:20 - 13:05

HAN

JNB

18h 45m

2 stops

22:50 - 14:30

JNB

HAN

34h 40m

2 stops

R14 698Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13

8:55 - 15:25

SGN

JNB

35h 30m

1 stop

14:55 - 13:50

JNB

SGN

17h 55m

1 stop

R15 116Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 29

9:55 - 16:10

SGN

JNB

35h 15m

1 stop

14:45 - 8:25

JNB

SGN

36h 40m

1 stop

R15 342Qatar Airways

Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8

20:05 - 13:15

SGN

JNB

22h 10m

2 stops

14:45 - 13:50

JNB

SGN

18h 05m

1 stop

R15 792Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8

2:10 - 8:20

SGN

JNB

35h 10m

2 stops

14:45 - 8:25

JNB

SGN

36h 40m

1 stop

R16 275Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 24

1:30 - 19:50

HAN

DUR

23h 20m

2 stops

11:15 - 13:15

DUR

HAN

45h 00m

2 stops

R21 701Emirates

Tue, Jun 9 - Sun, Jun 14

23:20 - 18:05

HAN

DUR

23h 45m

3 stops

11:00 - 14:30

DUR

HAN

22h 30m

3 stops

R21 861Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14

1:30 - 19:50

HAN

DUR

23h 20m

2 stops

18:40 - 13:15

DUR

HAN

37h 35m

1 stop

R24 373Emirates

Tue, Jun 9 - Sun, Jun 14

Qatar Airways flights from Vietnam to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Mar 19

SGN8:55Ho Chi Minh City

35h 30m

1 stop

JNB15:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 29

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 55m

1 stop

SGN13:50Ho Chi Minh City

R15 116

Qatar Airways

May 3

SGN9:55Ho Chi Minh City

35h 15m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 8

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 40m

1 stop

SGN8:25Ho Chi Minh City

R15 342

Qatar Airways

Mar 4

SGN8:55Ho Chi Minh City

24h 00m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 8

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m

2 stops

SGN15:40Ho Chi Minh City

R16 549

China Eastern flights from Vietnam to South Africa

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China Eastern

Jul 15

HAN2:20Hanoi Noibai

35h 00m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 30

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

HAN17:45Hanoi Noibai

R16 501

China Eastern

Apr 3

HAN2:20Hanoi Noibai

35h 00m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 11

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

HAN17:45Hanoi Noibai

R16 694

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Mon 6/4

11:00-7:55

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:05-18:10

1 stop26h 05m

R13 651

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN - JNB

SGNJNB

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 28/3

11:35-7:55

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

11:20-17:20

1 stop25h 00m

R13 700

HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

HANJNB

Hanoi Noibai

Mon 6/4

23:20-13:05

2 stops18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

22:50-14:30

2 stops34h 40m

R14 698

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN - JNB

SGNJNB

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 19/3

8:55-15:25

1 stop35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

14:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

R15 116

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN - JNB

SGNJNB

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 3/5

9:55-16:10

1 stop35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:45-8:25

1 stop36h 40m

R15 342

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN - JNB

SGNJNB

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 3/5

20:05-13:15

2 stops22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:45-13:50

1 stop18h 05m

R15 792

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN - JNB

SGNJNB

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 27/3

2:10-8:20

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-8:25

1 stop36h 40m

R16 275

HanoiDurban

HAN - DUR

HANDUR

Hanoi Noibai

Tue 9/6

1:30-19:50

2 stops23h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/6

11:15-13:15

2 stops45h 00m

R21 700

HanoiDurban

HAN - DUR

HANDUR

Hanoi Noibai

Wed 10/6

23:20-18:05

3 stops23h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/6

11:00-14:30

3 stops22h 30m

R21 861

HanoiDurban

HAN - DUR

HANDUR

Hanoi Noibai

Tue 9/6

1:30-19:50

2 stops23h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/6

18:40-13:15

1 stop37h 35m

R24 373

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vietnam to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Vietnam to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vietnam to South Africa?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Vietnam to South Africa as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Vietnam to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Vietnam to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 021	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 524 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R13 138	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 174 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R15 422	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 463 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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