Statistics on London-Ho Chi Minh City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ho Chi Minh City (from: London)
The average price to go to Ho Chi Minh City from London airport is $ 858 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 704 (in may) and $ 1102 (in august), which is a saving of $ 154 or a surplus of $ 244 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $759 to $813 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 704, saving $ 154 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 858). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1102).
Flight London-Ho Chi Minh City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 732 | $ 867 | fair price |
| February | $ 723 | $ 857 | fair price |
| March | $ 627 | $ 768 | good price |
| April | $ 755 | $ 850 | fair price |
| May | $ 627 | $ 704 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 634 | $ 729 | good price |
| July | $ 898 | $ 1014 | high price |
| August | $ 987 | $ 1102 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 744 | $ 837 | fair price |
| October | $ 692 | $ 810 | good price |
| November | $ 627 | $ 784 | good price |
| December | $ 778 | $ 966 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Ho Chi Minh City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City range from $487 to $1247. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $488 to $542), 1% at the maximum price (from $1193 to $1247). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $759 to $813 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Ho Chi Minh City flight
There are 17 companies that serve London from Ho Chi Minh City airport: China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air Uk, Malaysia Airlines, Air India, Singapore Airlines, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, wizz air malta, British Airways, China Eastern, Wizz Air and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the London->Ho Chi Minh City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Ho Chi Minh City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 357 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Ho Chi Minh City flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $51.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to London departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $41. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a thursday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices London-Ho Chi Minh City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 04-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 09-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 569 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 10-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 567 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 11-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 527 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 13-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 16-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 567 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 21-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 02-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 08-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Ho Chi Minh City | 09-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Ho Chi Minh City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Ho Chi Minh City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Ho Chi Minh City, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 797 $, which is a saving of 61 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (129 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Ho Chi Minh City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 746 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 854), 2 to 3 months ($ 851), 4 to 5 months ($ 846), 6 to 7 months ($ 849), 7 to 8 months ($ 846) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 776 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 856), 2 to 3 months ($ 838), 3 to 4 months ($ 856), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 806), 7 to 8 months ($ 834), 8 to 9 months ($ 836), 9 to 10 months ($ 849) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 716), 3 to 4 months ($ 729), 5 to 6 months ($ 727), 6 to 7 months ($ 722) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 843), 2 to 3 months ($ 826), 6 to 7 months ($ 810), 7 to 8 months ($ 844), 9 to 10 months ($ 831) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 696), 3 to 4 months ($ 671), 4 to 5 months ($ 663), 5 to 6 months ($ 691), 7 to 8 months ($ 693) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 678 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 696), 2 to 3 months ($ 713), 3 to 4 months ($ 705), 5 to 6 months ($ 710), 8 to 9 months ($ 719), 9 to 10 months ($ 723) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 899 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 930), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 7 to 8 months ($ 1012), 10 to 11 months ($ 953) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 976 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1006), 2 to 3 months ($ 1061), 7 to 8 months ($ 1089), 8 to 9 months ($ 1092), 10 to 11 months ($ 1053), 11 to 12 months ($ 1064) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 689 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 740), 2 to 3 months ($ 750), 3 to 4 months ($ 806), 4 to 5 months ($ 825), 8 to 9 months ($ 823) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 658), 3 to 4 months ($ 670), 4 to 5 months ($ 737), 5 to 6 months ($ 786), 6 to 7 months ($ 783), 7 to 8 months ($ 798) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 662 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 716), 3 to 4 months ($ 675), 4 to 5 months ($ 682), 5 to 6 months ($ 708), 6 to 7 months ($ 771), 8 to 9 months ($ 783) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 963), 2 to 3 months ($ 890), 4 to 5 months ($ 841), 5 to 6 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 891), 9 to 10 months ($ 943) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $10 more.
London to Ho Chi Minh City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 884 $631 to $1806 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 582 $527 to $709 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 640 $528 to $792 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 963 $713 to $1676 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 998 $821 to $1431 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 742 $626 to $1005 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 753 $569 to $1018 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 733 $620 to $1345 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 883 $621 to $1721 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 861 $590 to $1402 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 920 $598 to $2394 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Ho Chi Minh City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!