International Flight
All you need to know about international flights to Vietnam
As of 2025, numerous airlines operate flights to Vietnam, with key international airports including Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang International Airport (DAD), and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi. While the number of direct routes from Australia, Europe, and North America to Vietnam has gradually increased, most flights still involve transit points in major hubs such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, or Singapore.
Flights from Australia
Daily flights from Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City offer connections through Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Darwin, or Bangkok. Flights originating from Wellington or Auckland typically include layovers in Kuala Lumpur as well. Qantas and Vietnam Airlines maintain direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney; however, fares for these flights can be around 30% higher than alternative routes. Other airlines serving the route between Vietnam and Oceania include Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways, China Southern Airlines, and Singapore Airlines, among others.
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Flights from North America
From the United States: Major cities such as New York now feature daily flights operated by Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with connections in Seoul and Hong Kong, respectively. From the West Coast, airports like Los Angeles and San Francisco provide similar connectivity to Vietnam.
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From Canada: Popular routes from Toronto and Vancouver to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City are mainly operated by Air Canada and Cathay Pacific, generally involving a transit in Hong Kong with layover times ranging from 2 to 5 hours. Korean Air and Japan Airlines also facilitate transit to Vietnam from major Canadian cities, but layover durations may extend from 6 to 12 hours. Travelers looking to explore during layovers can find numerous tour options to visit Seoul or Tokyo available through local airport services.
Flights from Europe
Direct flights between Hanoi and key cities such as Paris, Frankfurt, and London are offered by Vietnam Airlines. However, securing better fares often necessitates at least one stopover in Hong Kong or Singapore. Travelers are encouraged to compare prices by shopping around both online and offline with various travel agencies. For comprehensive information on discounted air travel, see our dedicated section on budget flights.
Flights from Asia
Vietnam is well integrated into the Asian air travel network, with strong connections to various countries. Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong remain popular destinations with competitive flight options. Visitors from Japan and South Korea can catch direct flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from major cities including Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Seoul, and Busan. From China, Vietnam Airlines operates flights connecting Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Kunming to Hanoi, with direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City predominantly reaching Beijing and Guangzhou. For Taiwan, airlines such as China Airlines, EVA Air, and Vietnam Airlines provide daily flights linking Hanoi with Taipei and Kaohsiung.
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