There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Vietnam by plane
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Recommended option
Fly to Tan Son Nhat
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Cheapest option
Fly to Danang
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Danang (DAD)
Melbourne (MEL) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) flights
The flight time between Melbourne (MEL) and Tan Son Nhat (SGN) is around 12h 56m and covers a distance of around 6698 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 20m. The fastest flight normally takes 8h 40m. Services are operated by Jetstar, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Typically 14 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Average flight journey times
Flight route information
First and last flights
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Melbourne (MEL) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) flight schedules
Flights departing Saturday, October 23, 2021
Flights departing Sunday, October 24, 2021
Flights departing Monday, October 25, 2021
Flights departing Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Flights departing Thursday, October 28, 2021
Flights departing Friday, October 29, 2021
Flights departing Saturday, October 30, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam
There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Vietnam. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Vietnam.
For travel planning advice, please refer to our Rome2rio Coronavirus information page .
For the latest travel status, we recommend checking the official page for Vietnam.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice
Some border closures are in place for Vietnam due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most travel to this country is restricted.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamSome domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Vietnam from May 11.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamInternational flights leaving Australia are suspended as part of the response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Restrictions may also be in place for other modes of transport.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Vietnam is to fly which costs $550 - $2,900 and takes 13h 59m.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Vietnam is to fly which costs $1,400 - $6,500 and takes 11h 16m.
The distance between Melbourne and Vietnam is 6841 km.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Melbourne to Vietnam, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Melbourne Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport is the direct flight which takes 8h 40m.
Singapore Airlines, Jetstar and Cathay Pacific offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $18.
- Distance: 6841.1 km
- Duration: 11h 16m
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Vietnam?
Jetstar, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City twice daily.
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne to Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340 - $1,800
Flights from Melbourne to Tan Son Nhat via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380 - $2,000
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Melbourne to Tan Son Nhat via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $2,000
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Melbourne to Tan Son Nhat via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410 - $2,400
Flights from Melbourne to Danang via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480 - $2,700
- Website
- bambooairways.com
Flights from Melbourne to Danang via Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410 - $2,100
- Website
- hkexpress.com
Flights from Melbourne to Danang via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $2,100
- Website
- starlux-airlines.com
Flights from Melbourne to Danang via Taiwan Taoyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,500 - $2,400
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