Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $247
Shenzhen 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is currently $247
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Vietjet Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jun 26
The cheapest one-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $233
Vietjet Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is currently $233
Last-minute weekend getaway $263
Spring Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is currently $263
Cheapest business class flights $677
Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is currently $677
Fastest flight 4 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai takes 4 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–190
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $230–405

Popular airlines from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai

  • China Southern
    Nonstop
    from $288
    Typical price: $220–415
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    SGN - PVG Every day
    92 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - PVG, SHA Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $215–260
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    SGN - PVG Every day
    53 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Vietnam Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $325
    Typical price: $365–700
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SGN - PVG Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - PVG Every day
  • Juneyao Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $278
    Typical price: $245–460
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SGN - PVG Every day
  • Vietjet
    Nonstop
    from $226
    Typical price: $185–380
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    SGN - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
    20 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - PVG Every day
  • Spring
    Nonstop
    from $235
    Typical price: $170–340
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    SGN - PVG Every Tue, Thu, Sat
    12 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - SHA Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Ho Chi Minh City

  • Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
    Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 8 min 1 mi
  • Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
    Can Tho Vietnam 2 hr 56 min 80 mi
  • Lien Khuong International Airport (DLI)
    Da Lat Vietnam 5 hr 5 min 134 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $145 to $190.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Shenzhen from $247. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $288, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $325, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 25.
  • The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $278, flying from May 7 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Vietjet flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $226, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 12.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $235, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai starts at $247 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Fri, Jun 26.
4 hr is the shortest flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 13 nonstop flights and 92 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai are:
  • China Eastern offers 11 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Vietnam Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Vietnam Airlines flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Juneyao Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Vietjet offers 5 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. Vietjet flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Spring offers 3 nonstop flights and 12 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Shenzhen from $247. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $288, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $325, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 25.
  • The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $278, flying from May 7 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Vietjet flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $226, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 12.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $235, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.
China Southern, China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Spring fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai.
  • There are 13 China Southern direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 China Eastern direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Vietnam Airlines direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Vietjet direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Spring direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai at price $263 is offered by Spring from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
China Southern, China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Spring fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai.
  • There are 13 China Southern direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 China Eastern direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Vietnam Airlines direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Vietjet direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Spring direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai start at $233 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jul 5 with Vietjet.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai start at $677 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with Juneyao Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai start at $247 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27.
To book business class trips from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai starts at $263 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai at price $263 is offered by Spring from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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