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Flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

You can choose from 12 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, including China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Spring Airlines. VietJet Air has lowest fares on this route.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
VietJet Air logo VietJet Air
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City: One way flights from $103, round trip flights from $244. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 2:40 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        SGN 5:55 PM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sat, May 16 | Spring Airlines
        SGN 6:55 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:25 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Tue, May 19 | Spring Airlines
        $244 $290
        16% off
        16% off
        $290 $244
      • PVG 2:15 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        SGN 5:25 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, May 11 | VietJet Air
        SGN 8:00 PM
        4h
        Nonstop
        PVG 1:00 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Sat, May 16 | VietJet Air
        $246 $290
        15% off
        15% off
        $290 $246
      • SHA 10:45 AM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SGN 12:30 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, Jun 9 | Shandong Airlines
        SGN 7:10 PM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:55 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Fri, Jun 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        $211 $290
        27% off
        27% off
        $290 $211
      • SHA 9:15 AM
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        SGN 6:10 PM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Jun 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        SGN 7:10 PM
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:00 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Wed, Jun 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        $213
        27% off
        $290 $213
      • PVG 7:00 PM
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        SGN 1:50 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, Jun 9 | Shenzhen Airlines
        SGN 7:10 PM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:55 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Fri, Jun 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        $215
        26% off
        $290 $215
      • SHA 11:45 AM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        SGN 9:20 PM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, Jun 9 | Air China
        SGN 7:10 PM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:55 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Fri, Jun 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        $216
        26% off
        $290 $216
      • PVG 6:30 PM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        SGN 1:50 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Jun 8 | Shenzhen Airlines
        SGN 7:10 PM
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:00 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Wed, Jun 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        $223
        23% off
        $290 $223
      • SHA 7:40 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        SGN 6:10 PM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, Jun 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        SGN 7:10 PM
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:00 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Fri, Jun 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        $227
        22% off
        $290 $227
      • SHA 10:45 AM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SGN 12:30 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, May 24 | Shandong Airlines
        SGN 2:50 AM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:10 PM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Sat, May 30 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $227
        22% off
        $290 $227
      • PVG 2:15 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        SGN 5:25 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, May 24 | VietJet Air
        SGN 2:50 AM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:10 PM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Sat, May 30 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $229
        21% off
        $290 $229
      • SHA 10:45 AM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SGN 12:30 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Jun 8 | Shandong Airlines
        SGN 2:05 AM
        8h 55m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:00 PM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Wed, Jun 10 | Shandong Airlines
        $231
        20% off
        $290 $231
      • PVG 2:30 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        SGN 5:55 PM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, Jun 9 | Spring Airlines
        SGN 7:10 PM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:55 AM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Fri, Jun 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        $234
        19% off
        $290 $234
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SGN Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Apr 13 | Normal Airline
        SGN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 2:15 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        SGN 5:25 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Fri, May 29 | VietJet Air
        $103 $144
        28% off
        28% off
        $144 $103
      • PVG 2:15 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        SGN 5:25 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, May 17 | VietJet Air
        $111 $144
        23% off
        23% off
        $144 $111
      • PVG 9:40 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        SGN 6:10 PM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, May 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        $111 $144
        23% off
        23% off
        $144 $111
      • PVG 7:10 AM
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        SGN 1:50 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, May 18 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $113
        22% off
        $144 $113
      • PVG 7:10 AM
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        SGN 1:50 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, May 17 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $117
        19% off
        $144 $117
      • PVG 7:05 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        SGN 5:20 PM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, May 18 | Cathay Pacific
        $120
        17% off
        $144 $120
      • PVG 8:35 AM
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        SGN 10:05 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, May 17 | Cathay Pacific
        $121
        16% off
        $144 $121
      • SHA 10:15 AM
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SGN 12:30 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Tue, May 19 | Shandong Airlines
        $122
        15% off
        $144 $122
      • PVG 8:45 PM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        SGN 12:30 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, May 18 | Shandong Airlines
        $122
        15% off
        $144 $122
      • SHA 10:45 AM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        SGN 12:30 AM
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Sun, May 17 | Shandong Airlines
        $122
        15% off
        $144 $122
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SGN Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Ho Chi Minh City | Mon, Apr 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

The distance between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 2,717.23 km. It takes around 4 hours 16 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$103
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$211
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,717.23 km
Average flight time4 hours 16 minutes
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Ho Chi Minh City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is January, with an average price of $91; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $134.

$134
$113
$91
$70
    Cheapest
  • $118
    Apr
  • $108
    May
  • $105
    Jun
  • $134
    Jul
  • $115
    Aug
  • $108
    Sep
  • $98
    Oct
  • $105
    Nov
  • $97
    Dec
  • $91
    Jan
  • $118
    Feb
  • $113
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City are found during June, with an average price of $296. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to $431.

$431
$364
$296
$229
    Cheapest
  • $423
    Apr
  • $407
    May
  • $296
    Jun
  • $333
    Jul
  • $298
    Aug
  • $405
    Sep
  • $431
    Oct
  • $328
    Nov
  • $304
    Dec
  • $314
    Jan
  • $428
    Feb
  • $402
    Mar

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City (SHA-SGN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, VietJet Air offers one-way fares as low as $103 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SGN on Fri, May 29), while Shandong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $211 departing on Tue, Jun 9 and returning on Fri, Jun 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines Spring Airlines China Southern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Vietnam Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 16 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 28 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ7962 (15:22) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO1327 (21:20) Vietnam Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VN3523 (23:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 29, with one-way flights priced at just $103.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is VietJet Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ho Chi Minh City travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City on April 12, 2026 with VietJet Air, with prices starting at $76.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Ho Chi Minh City, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (PVG-SGN) is by far the most common option on this route: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
  • The time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Ho Chi Min City (SGN)

Ho Chi Min City is the most populous city in Vietnam. The city was formerly called Saigon; many locals still prefer to call it by its former name. The city is the financial centre of Vietnam and is classified as a Beta city. It played an important role in the Vietnam War, the war ended when the city was captured by North Vietnam. The current name was adopted after the war in 1976 to honour the first leader of North Vietnam Ho Chi Min. The Saigon River passes through the city. The city’s landmark is filled with French architecture because of the French Colonial era during the 18th and 19th century. The city is a major tourist destination and receives millions of visitors every year.

Tip: The most economical way to move around Ho Chi Min City is by bus.

Getting There

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the busiest airport in Vietnam that serves Ho Chi Min City and the rest of southern Vietnam. It is one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia.  Many airlines offer direct flights to Ho Chi Min City from Shanghai. You can check out one of the 22 flights operating weekly to book Shanghai to Ho Chi Min City flights. The average flying time for flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Min City will be around 4 hours only. Among the 5 airlines offering direct flights China Southern Airline & Air Asia X Airways are very popular.

Tip: Since Ho Chi Min City is a busy tourist destination book your flight well in advance as the rates go up the closer you get to your travel date

What to See 

Ho Chi Min is considered as the most dynamic city in Vietnam. You can witness this through the cutting-edge building that exists along with old architecture and exciting nightlife that it offers. Visit the oldest temple in Ho Chi Min City Giac Lam Pagoda that was built in 1744. Learn about the atrocities of the Vietnam War in War Remnants Museum. You will surely have a very moving experience here. Take Bonsai River Cruise and soak in the beautiful view of the city from the river. The boat is a historic 19th-century boat and even serves buffet dinner with live music. Make sure that you take a tour of Reunification Palace it is at the exact spot where North Vietnam won the war again the South in 1975.   Learn about the history and culture of the country in the History Museum which dates back to 1929 and is surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden. Visit to admire the beautiful architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral that was built from 1877 to 1883 with materials shipped from France. Some of the other places to visit are Cao Dai Temples, Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda and Ho Chi Min City Museum.

Tip: The weather in Ho Chi Min City is either dry and hot or rainy. Make sure that you check the weather as per your travel date and pack accordingly.

Eat & Stay

Ho Chi Min City is known for the best Vietnamese food, you will get the best of both North and South Vietnam here. Cholon has the trendiest restaurants and café if budget is not a constraint. If you are looking cheap restaurants or street food go to Ban Thanh Market area. Pham Ngu Lao Street is the area to enjoy the nightlife as it is a hub for bars and pubs.

If you are looking for budget hotels then the best areas to search for accommodation are Dhong Khoi Street and Pham Ngu Lao. For high-end and luxury hotels go for hotels and resorts in Thao Dien area.

You will get all kind of things in Ho Chi Min City from local products to an international brand. Visit Ban Thanh Market which is the most popular market in the city for local goods. District 1 has some excellent stores and malls if you are looking to buy international products.

Tip: Vietnam is known for coffee and you can try some at Ho Chi Minh.

On Trip.com you will get options for cheap flights from Shanghai all year long for any country. They have amazing deals that you can utilize for Shanghai to Ho Chi Min City flight booking using their user-friendly search engines.

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