Cheap flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

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Cheapest round-trip flights $238
Vietjet Nonstop 5 hr Sun, Jun 21 — Sun, Jun 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $238
Cheapest one-way flight $99
Spring Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $99
Cheapest nonstop flights $218
Spring Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 16 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $218
Last-minute weekend getaway $269
Shandong 1 stop 39 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $269
Cheapest business class flights $810
Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $810
Fastest flight 4 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City takes 4 hr 10 min
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 Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–235
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $245–425

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

  • China Southern
    Nonstop
    from $311
    Typical price: $225–390
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - SGN Every day
    78 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - SGN Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $225–285
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - SGN Every day
    15 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - SGN Every day
  • Vietnam Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $305
    Typical price: $355–690
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - SGN Every day
    17 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - SGN Every day
  • Juneyao Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $274
    Typical price: $250–500
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - SGN Every day
  • Vietjet
    Nonstop
    from $247
    Typical price: $195–395
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - SGN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    18 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - SGN Every day
  • Spring
    Nonstop
    from $220
    Typical price: $170–375
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - SGN Every Tue, Thu, Sat
    16 weekly connecting flights
    SHA - SGN Every day

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

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

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

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $165 to $235.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City recently found on Google Flights was with Vietjet from $238. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $311, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Vietnam Airlines flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $305, flying from May 14 to May 21.
  • The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $274, flying from May 14 to May 22.
  • The cheapest Vietjet flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $247, flying from May 17 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $220, flying from May 16 to May 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City starts at $238 from Sun, Jun 21 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Sat, May 16.
4 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City.
Most visitors come Dec–Apr, when the tropical weather is warm and dry. The rainy season is May–Nov. Key events and holidays include Tết, or Vietnamese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), for which many businesses close, and the Mid-Autumn/Full Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary), celebrated with mooncakes and lanterns.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City.
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 Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 12 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City are:
  • China Eastern offers 10 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
  • Vietnam Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 17 connecting flights per week. Vietnam Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
  • Juneyao Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
  • Vietjet offers 6 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Vietjet flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
  • Spring offers 3 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City recently found on Google Flights was with Vietjet from $238. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $311, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Vietnam Airlines flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $305, flying from May 14 to May 21.
  • The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $274, flying from May 14 to May 22.
  • The cheapest Vietjet flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $247, flying from May 17 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $220, flying from May 16 to May 23.
China Southern, China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Vietjet and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • There are 12 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Vietnam Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Vietjet direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City at price $269 is offered by Shandong from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
China Southern, China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Vietjet and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • There are 12 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Vietnam Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Vietjet direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City start at $218 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 25 with Spring.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, 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 Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City start at $810 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 10 with Juneyao Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City start at $238 from Sun, Jun 21 to Sun, Jun 28.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, 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 Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City starts at $269 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Shandong.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City at price $269 is offered by Shandong from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, 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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