Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok is one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cities. Known for its nightlife and ornate shrines, this city of contrasts has more treasures than one can find in one visit. Bangkok’s street food is one of the countries specialties, and if you happen to be an adventurous eater, this city is right up your alley. The Thai capital also has a number of restaurants that serve haute cuisine. Apart from its generally vibrant atmosphere, Bangkok’s uniqueness is reflected through its beautiful temples. Loha Prasat, also known as the Metal Castle, is one of the Thai capital’s most impressive temples because of its exceptional architectural identity.

Flying to Bangkok

1. Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?

Flights to Bangkok from Ho Chi Minh City depart at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) located around four miles north of the city center.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?

There are over 100 flights from Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok with Vietjet Air providing most of the direct flights between the two cities. Jetstar Pacific, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok, Thai, and Vietnam all offer daily flights from SGN to BKK.

3. How long is the flight?

The average flight time from the Vietnamese city to Bangkok is one and a half hours if the flight is non-stop. Bangkok is only 445 miles away from Ho Chi Minh which means travelers don’t need to adjust their watches due to the two cities operating in the same time zone.

4. Climate changes between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City

On average, Bangkok temperatures are steamy, but from May to October the city is temporarily cooled down by rainfall with September getting more rain than the rest of the rainy season. This city near the Chao Phraya River has dry periods in January and December with the latter being the coolest month. Like its Thai neighbor, Ho Chi Minh City is coldest in December, gets a lot of sun and humidity at other times of the year and has a high rate of rainfall during the monsoon season.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Aside from Vietnam, there are 54 other countries that are covered by Thailand’s visa exemption rule. However, it is still advisable to contact the embassy to get accurate information. Travelers should ensure to exchange their Vietnamese dong at the airport so that they have enough Thai baht on hand.

Bangkok Information

With both cities being some of the largest in Southeast Asia, it is not farfetched that Ho Chi Minh and Bangkok have similarities. These two places have populations reaching over ten million and both have held on to their traditions. Like Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok has many ancient constructions. This can be seen in the many temples scattered around the area. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Thai capital and its modernity, it has held on to its traditions. While there are commonalities, the two places are also unique in their own ways. The Thai prepare sumptuous dishes with contrasting flavors while their Vietnamese neighbors have simple indigenous dishes and others that are heavily influenced by French cooking. Bangkok is a great place to be in and one can say the same for Ho Chi Minh.

Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok Last modified: May 8, 2025 14:21 -04:00

We've scanned 122,775,531 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Bangkok. Vietnam & Vietjet frequently offer the best deals to Bangkok flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Vietnam
SGNBKK
Sun 5/11
nonstop
BKKSGN
Thu 5/15
nonstop
₫4,232,947
Vietjet
SGNBKK
Thu 5/8
nonstop
BKKSGN
Sun 5/11
nonstop
₫4,726,358
Thai
SGNBKK
Thu 5/8
nonstop
BKKSGN
Sun 5/11
nonstop
₫5,349,614
FlexFlight
SGNBKK
Thu 5/8
nonstop
BKKSGN
Sun 5/11
nonstop
₫5,687,211
A1
SGNBKK
Thu 5/1
nonstop
BKKSGN
Fri 5/2
nonstop
₫6,440,312
Hahn Air
SGNBKK
Thu 5/1
nonstop
BKKSGN
Fri 5/2
nonstop
₫6,596,126

How Much is a Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be ₫4,258,916.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?

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How far in advance should I book tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days ₫4,284,885 ₫5,297,676
7-14 days ₫4,232,947 ₫5,089,924
14-21 days ₫4,232,947 ₫4,804,265
21-30 days ₫4,232,947 ₫4,804,265
30-60 days ₫4,492,637 ₫5,037,986
60-90 days ₫4,726,358 ₫5,037,986
90+ days ₫4,232,947 ₫4,804,265

Cheapest Day To Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

We've examined 245,551,062 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is Sunday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
₫4,232,947₫4,232,947₫4,258,916₫4,232,947₫4,232,947 ₫4,232,947

Compare Flight Prices from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok by Month

Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok flights.

Month Origin Destination Carrier Depart Date Return Date Stops Price
April Ho Chi Minh City Bangkok Vietnam 4/30/25 5/15/25 0 ₫5,920,932
May Ho Chi Minh City Bangkok Vietnam 5/11/25 5/15/25 0 ₫4,232,947
June Ho Chi Minh City Bangkok Vietnam 6/6/25 6/9/25 0 ₫4,492,637

Cheap Last Minute Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
₫4,284,885
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
₫4,284,885 ₫4,284,885
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
₫4,284,885 ₫4,284,885
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
₫4,284,885 ₫4,232,947
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
₫4,232,947 ₫4,492,637
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
₫4,492,637

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is ₫5,765,118.

The average price for direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is ₫4,882,172.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok.

Weekly Direct Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
Vietnam 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 03:40 11:55

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is ₫2,726,745.

The average price for round trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is ₫4,882,172.

Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?
Answer: The average Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok flight time is an hour and 35 minutes.
Question: How far is Bangkok from Ho Chi Minh City?
Answer: The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is 714 kilometers (444 miles).
Question: How common are direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?
Answer: There are 21 direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok.
Question: What are the most popular Ho Chi Minh City airlines for direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?
Answer: Vietnam Airlines provides 100% of the non-stop flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok.

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