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Cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City
Motorbike-filled streets, French colonial landmarks and some of Vietnam's best street food.
- Best weather
- Dec to Feb
- Wet season
- May to Oct
- Warmest
- May, 35°C
- Airport
- SGN
Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City for the weather is from December to February, when daytime highs average 32 to 33°C (90 to 91°F) and it's mostly dry.
Ho Chi Minh City has a wet season from May to October, when most of the year's rain falls: about 18 rainy days in September, against about 1 rainy day in February. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is May, with highs around 35°C (95°F); the coolest is December, at around 32°C (89°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night.
Ho Chi Minh City weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 32°C 90°F | 23°C 74°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| February Best | 33°C 91°F | 23°C 74°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, hot |
| March | 34°C 92°F | 25°C 77°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, hot |
| April | 35°C 94°F | 26°C 80°F | 4 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| May | 35°C 95°F | 26°C 80°F | 13 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| June | 34°C 92°F | 26°C 78°F | 16 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| July | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 77°F | 19 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| August | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 77°F | 17 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| September | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 77°F | 18 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| October | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 16 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| November | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 9 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| December Best | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 75°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
Long-term averages from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Ho Chi Minh City
Farepop finds fares to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 4,900 km · about 6.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 6,100 km · about 8 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 8,800 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop Auckland 8,900 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 7,400 mi · about 15.5 hours non-stop San Francisco 7,800 mi · about 16 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 11,800 km · about 15 hours non-stop Calgary 12,100 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Newcastle 6,300 mi · about 13 hours non-stop London 6,300 mi · about 13 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 8,500 km · about 11 hours non-stop Athens 8,600 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Ho Chi Minh City: questions
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
For the weather, from December to February, when daytime highs average around 32°C. These are long-term averages from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City.
When is the rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City's wet season runs from May to October. September is usually the wettest month, with about 18 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Ho Chi Minh City?
Farepop finds fares to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
How can I find cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Ho Chi Minh City costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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