How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Vietnam, then you can expect flight times to average 15h 55m and 19h 15m, respectively.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Vietnam?

Vietnam is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (50%) visit Hanoi more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Vietnam include Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

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Flights to Hanoi

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 3

JNB

17h 40m

2 stops

HAN

Feb 13

HAN

18h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R12 361

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Qatar Airways

Feb 27

CPT

26h 10m

1 stop

HAN

Mar 8

HAN

30h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R12 448

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Qatar Airways

Feb 20

JNB

26h 00m

1 stop

HAN

Mar 14

HAN

24h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R12 465

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Qatar Airways

Feb 20

JNB

26h 00m

1 stop

HAN

Mar 14

HAN

18h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R12 482

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 13

CPT

18h 20m

2 stops

HAN

Feb 13

HAN

27h 50m

2 stops

CPT

R12 586

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 3

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

HAN

Feb 13

HAN

37h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R12 656

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Qatar Airways

Feb 20

JNB

25h 00m

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HAN

Mar 14

HAN

25h 25m

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JNB

R12 742

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Qatar Airways

Jan 17

JNB

36h 10m

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HAN

Jan 24

HAN

24h 00m

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JNB

R12 777

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Qatar Airways

Feb 27

CPT

26h 10m

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HAN

Mar 7

HAN

20h 40m

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CPT

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Etihad Airways

Dec 6

JNB

27h 20m

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HAN

Dec 13

HAN

29h 40m

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JNB

R13 158

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 3

JNB

22h 40m

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HAN

Feb 13

HAN

37h 55m

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JNB

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Kenya Airways

Jan 29

JNB

35h 15m

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HAN

Feb 12

HAN

29h 00m

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JNB

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Flights to Ho Chi Minh City

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Qatar Airways

Mar 3

JNB

19h 20m

1 stop

SGN

Mar 11

SGN

21h 00m

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JNB

R12 534

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Qatar Airways

Feb 12

JNB

23h 25m

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Feb 21

SGN

24h 00m

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R12 759

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 3

JNB

15h 55m

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SGN

Mar 11

SGN

14h 30m

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R12 777

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Qatar Airways

Nov 14

JNB

18h 20m

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Nov 21

SGN

24h 55m

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Qatar Airways

Mar 3

JNB

37h 30m

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Mar 11

SGN

27h 55m

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Qatar Airways

Feb 5

JNB

29h 45m

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Feb 21

SGN

25h 35m

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Qatar Airways

Nov 16

JNB

18h 20m

1 stop

SGN

Nov 23

SGN

35h 40m

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Qatar Airways

Mar 3

JNB

22h 40m

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SGN

Mar 11

SGN

35h 40m

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

Dec 1

CPT

31h 15m

1 stop

SGN

Dec 11

SGN

37h 30m

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Singapore Airlines

Jan 21

CPT

25h 10m

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SGN

Jan 31

SGN

29h 20m

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R14 352

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Qatar Airways

Mar 26

JNB

18h 20m

1 stop

SGN

Apr 11

SGN

25h 30m

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 14

JNB

18h 20m

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SGN

Nov 21

SGN

33h 30m

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14:30 - 13:10JNB-HAN

17h 40m2 stops

14:10 - 3:55HAN-JNB

18h 45m2 stops

R12 361Ethiopian Air

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Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 13

12:35 - 19:45CPT-HAN

26h 10m1 stop

8:55 - 10:30HAN-CPT

30h 35m1 stop

R12 448Qatar Airways

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Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 8

19:55 - 17:20JNB-HAN

16h 25m1 stop

9:40 - 18:35HAN-JNB

37h 55m1 stop

R12 656Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 13

19:55 - 16:50JNB-SGN

15h 55m1 stop

9:05 - 18:35SGN-JNB

14h 30m1 stop

R12 777Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11

9:50 - 18:10JNB-HAN

27h 20m1 stop

7:40 - 8:20HAN-JNB

29h 40m1 stop

R13 158Etihad Airways

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13

1:35 - 17:50JNB-HAN

35h 15m2 stops

15:50 - 15:50HAN-JNB

29h 00m2 stops

R13 625Kenya Airways

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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12

1:35 - 17:50JNB-HAN

35h 15m2 stops

15:50 - 0:25HAN-JNB

37h 35m2 stops

R13 642Kenya Airways

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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12

9:50 - 5:55JNB-HAN

15h 05m1 stop

7:55 - 8:20HAN-JNB

29h 25m1 stop

R13 902Etihad Airways

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Fri, Mar 27 - Sat, Apr 11

22:20 - 19:35JNB-SGN

16h 15m1 stop

17:10 - 16:15SGN-JNB

28h 05m1 stop

R14 733Emirates

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Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Apr 11

22:20 - 12:40JNB-HAN

33h 20m1 stop

0:25 - 20:35HAN-JNB

25h 10m1 stop

R15 183Emirates

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Return

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JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

14:30-13:10

2 stops17h 40m

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 13/2

14:10-3:55

2 stops18h 45m

R12 361

Cape TownHanoi

CPT - HAN

CPTHAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

12:35-19:45

1 stop26h 10m

Hanoi Noibai

Sun 8/3

8:55-10:30

1 stop30h 35m

R12 448

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-17:20

1 stop16h 25m

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 13/2

9:40-18:35

1 stop37h 55m

R12 656

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:55-16:50

1 stop15h 55m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 11/3

9:05-18:35

1 stop14h 30m

R12 777

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

9:50-18:10

1 stop27h 20m

Hanoi Noibai

Sat 13/12

7:40-8:20

1 stop29h 40m

R13 158

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

1:35-17:50

2 stops35h 15m

Hanoi Noibai

Thu 12/2

15:50-15:50

2 stops29h 00m

R13 625

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

1:35-17:50

2 stops35h 15m

Hanoi Noibai

Thu 12/2

15:50-0:25

2 stops37h 35m

R13 642

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

9:50-5:55

1 stop15h 05m

Hanoi Noibai

Sat 11/4

7:55-8:20

1 stop29h 25m

R13 902

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

22:20-19:35

1 stop16h 15m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 11/4

17:10-16:15

1 stop28h 05m

R14 733

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

22:20-12:40

1 stop33h 20m

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 23/1

0:25-20:35

1 stop25h 10m

R15 183

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Vietnam flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Vietnam?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Vietnam from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Vietnam. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Vietnam on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Vietnam flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R7 514
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 361
Fastest flight time	18h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Vietnam from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 514 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hanoi Noibai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Vietnam from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 361 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hanoi Noibai).

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The fastest flight to Vietnam from South Africa takes 18h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hanoi Noibai).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Vietnam

What is the best airport to land at to visit Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica?

The closest airport to Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica is Ho Chi Minh City Airport, which is located in Ho Chi Minh City. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Ho Chi Minh City Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to Vietnam?

The cheapest flights to Vietnam recently found by momondo users are R1 024 with VietJet Air, R1 642 with Thai AirAsia, and R2 590 with Vietnam Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Vietnam?

There are a total of 9 airlines that operate flight routes to Vietnam, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 48% of those flying into Vietnam choose to fly with Qatar Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with Qatar Airways, then Singapore Airlines and Emirates are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in Vietnam to fly to?

38% of our momondo users travelling to Vietnam in the past year chose to fly into Ho Chi Minh City in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Vietnam. The Ho Chi Minh City airport serves the city of Ho Chi Minh City.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Vietnam?

The best day of the week to fly to Vietnam is Friday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Monday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Saturday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Vietnam.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Vietnam?

Prices for flights to Vietnam are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Vietnam?

The number of operators available for flights to Vietnam is 13 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Vietnam?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Vietnam.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Vietnam?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Vietnam can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Vietnam. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Vietnam?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Vietnam on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Vietnam that suits you.

Can I find flights to Vietnam with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Vietnam on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Vietnam?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Vietnam by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Vietnam and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.