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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 123, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 284.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sat, Aug 29 | VietJet Air
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | VietJet Air
        S$ 284 S$ 330
        14% off
        14% off
        S$ 330 S$ 284
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, Aug 30 | VietJet Air
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 4 | VietJet Air
        S$ 286 S$ 330
        13% off
        13% off
        S$ 330 S$ 286
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, Jul 21 | VietJet Air
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 287 S$ 330
        13% off
        13% off
        S$ 330 S$ 287
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sat, Jul 25 | VietJet Air
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 293
        11% off
        S$ 330 S$ 293
      • PVG 07:20
        11h
        1 stop
        SGN 17:20
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sat, Jul 25 | Cathay Pacific
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 291
        12% off
        S$ 330 S$ 291
      • PVG 07:20
        18h
        1 stop
        SGN 00:20
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, Jul 26 | Cathay Pacific
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 291
        12% off
        S$ 330 S$ 291
      • PVG 14:30
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        SGN 00:20
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Fri, Jul 24 | Cathay Pacific
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 291
        12% off
        S$ 330 S$ 291
      • PVG 08:35
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        SGN 17:20
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, Jul 21 | Cathay Pacific
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 291
        12% off
        S$ 330 S$ 291
      • PVG 12:20
        13h
        1 stop
        SGN 00:20
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Wed, Jul 22 | Cathay Pacific
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 291
        12% off
        S$ 330 S$ 291
      • PVG 19:05
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        SGN 00:20
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Thu, Jul 23 | Cathay Pacific
        SGN 20:00
        4h
        Direct
        PVG 01:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 293
        11% off
        S$ 330 S$ 293
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SGN 14:00
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
        SGN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Sep 7 | VietJet Air
        S$ 123 S$ 186
        34% off
        34% off
        S$ 186 S$ 123
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, Aug 30 | VietJet Air
        S$ 126 S$ 186
        32% off
        32% off
        S$ 186 S$ 126
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Aug 31 | VietJet Air
        S$ 137 S$ 186
        26% off
        26% off
        S$ 186 S$ 137
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Wed, Aug 26 | VietJet Air
        S$ 137
        26% off
        S$ 186 S$ 137
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Fri, Aug 28 | VietJet Air
        S$ 137
        26% off
        S$ 186 S$ 137
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Thu, Aug 13 | VietJet Air
        S$ 152
        18% off
        S$ 186 S$ 152
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Thu, Aug 27 | VietJet Air
        S$ 154
        17% off
        S$ 186 S$ 154
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Wed, Aug 12 | VietJet Air
        S$ 155
        17% off
        S$ 186 S$ 155
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Aug 17 | VietJet Air
        S$ 164
        12% off
        S$ 186 S$ 164
      • PVG 02:15
        4h 10m
        Direct
        SGN 05:25
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sat, Aug 15 | VietJet Air
        S$ 165
        11% off
        S$ 186 S$ 165
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SGN 14:00
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, including Vietnam Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and VietJet Air. VietJet Air offers the lowest prices on this route.
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
VietJet Air logo VietJet Air
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

The distance between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 2,717.23km. It takes around 4 hours 17 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 123
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 284
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,717.23km
Average flight time4 hours 17 minutes
Popular airlineVietnam Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Ho Chi Minh City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is January, with an average price of S$ 118, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 208.

S$ 208
S$ 163
S$ 118
S$ 73
    Cheapest
  • S$ 208
    Jul
  • S$ 150
    Aug
  • S$ 140
    Sep
  • S$ 127
    Oct
  • S$ 137
    Nov
  • S$ 126
    Dec
  • S$ 118
    Jan
  • S$ 153
    Feb
  • S$ 147
    Mar
  • S$ 190
    Apr
  • S$ 185
    May
  • S$ 188
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

The average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is August, with an average price of S$ 388, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 605.

S$ 605
S$ 497
S$ 388
S$ 280
    Cheapest
  • S$ 427
    Jul
  • S$ 388
    Aug
  • S$ 527
    Sep
  • S$ 561
    Oct
  • S$ 427
    Nov
  • S$ 396
    Dec
  • S$ 408
    Jan
  • S$ 557
    Feb
  • S$ 524
    Mar
  • S$ 605
    Apr
  • S$ 549
    May
  • S$ 572
    Jun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City during National Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City during National Day.

National Day is scheduled on Aug 9. The flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City are cheapest on Aug 9, with the lowest fare of S$ 167.

S$ 179
S$ 173
S$ 167
S$ 161
    Cheapest
  • S$ 178
    5
    Aug
  • S$ 175
    6
  • S$ 168
    7
  • S$ 179
    8
  • S$ 167
    9
  • S$ 179
    10
  • S$ 174
    11

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, VietJet Air offers one-way fares as low as S$ 123 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SGN on Mon, Sep 7), while VietJet Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 284 departing on Sat, Aug 29 and returning on Mon, Aug 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City with the following airlines, including: Vietnam Airlines China Southern Airlines VietJet Air Juneyao Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 17 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 45 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ6077 (09:00) Vietnam Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VN3523 (22:25) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU281 (22:25)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 7, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 123.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is VietJet Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ho Chi Minh City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City on July 21, 2026 with VietJet Air, with prices starting at S$ 138.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Ho Chi Minh City, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (PVG-SGN) is by far the most common option on this route: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
  • The time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City: An Ultimate Travel Guide

Planning a trip from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City? Get ready to explore the vibrant streets, rich culture, and historical landmarks of this bustling metropolis. Located in southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in the country and offers a unique blend of traditional and modern attractions. Let's dive into the essential information you need to know before booking your flight.

1. Discovering Ho Chi Minh City

Situated in the southeastern part of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the economic and cultural hub of the country. Known for its French colonial landmarks, lively markets, and mouthwatering street food, this city has something to offer every traveler.

Interesting and Fun Facts about Ho Chi Minh City:

  • Ho Chi Minh City is named after the Vietnamese communist revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.
  • The city has a population of over 8 million people, making it one of the most densely populated urban areas in Southeast Asia.
  • Motorbikes are the primary mode of transportation in the city, creating a thrilling and chaotic atmosphere on the roads.
  • Ho Chi Minh City boasts an impressive skyline, with towering skyscrapers contrasting with traditional markets and historic buildings.

2. Airports in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is served by two major airports: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Long Thanh International Airport (currently under construction). Among them, Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the primary gateway for international flights, located just 6 kilometers from the city center.

3. Flight Duration from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

The average direct flight time from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. However, please note that flight durations may vary depending on factors such as weather conditions and the specific airline chosen.

If you have a layover, the total travel time may increase. Common layover destinations for flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City include Hong Kong, Taipei, and Bangkok.

4. Tips for Choosing Flights

When selecting your flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, consider the following tips:

  • Compare prices and flight schedules from different airlines to find the best deal.
  • Check for any additional fees or baggage restrictions that may apply.
  • Consider the reputation and customer reviews of the airlines to ensure a comfortable and reliable journey.
  • Look for flights with convenient departure and arrival times to make the most of your trip.

5. Best Time to Fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

For a pleasant and enjoyable trip, it is advisable to visit Ho Chi Minh City during the non-peak seasons. The months of April to June and September to November offer more comfortable weather conditions and fewer crowds. However, do check the local weather forecast before finalizing your travel plans.

6. Popular Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Several reputable airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. Some popular choices include:

  • China Eastern Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Thai Airways

7. Traveling to Ho Chi Minh City: Airport Arrival, Payment, Transport, and Visa Information

Airport Arrival: Upon arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will go through customs and immigration procedures. Ensure you have all the required travel documents, including a valid passport and visa if necessary.

Payment: The local currency in Ho Chi Minh City is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Cash is widely accepted, and there are also ATMs available for currency exchange. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and larger establishments.

Transport Options: From the airport, you have various options to reach the city center or your desired destination. Taxis, ride-hailing services, and airport shuttle buses are readily available. It is advisable to agree on a fare or use a metered taxi to avoid any misunderstandings.

Visa Information: Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter Vietnam. Check with the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in your country for detailed visa requirements and procedures. Alternatively, you can apply for an e-visa or arrange for a visa on arrival.

8. Why Book Your Flight with Trip.com

When planning your journey from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, booking with Trip.com ensures a seamless and hassle-free experience. Trip.com offers a user-friendly platform, allowing you to compare prices, choose from a wide range of airlines, and earn Trip Coins – our loyalty points program. With excellent customer service and a trusted reputation, Trip.com is your go-to travel partner.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City and immerse yourself in the captivating charm of this vibrant Vietnamese destination. Book your flight with Trip.com today!

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