Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ho Chi Minh City (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne airport is $ 510 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 409 (in november) and $ 775 (in january), which is a saving of $ 102 or a surplus of $ 265 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $318 to $371 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a direct flight.

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 Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 64700 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne 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 november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 409, saving $ 102 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 510). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 775).

Flight Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 616 $ 775 very high price
February$ 411 $ 533 fair price
March$ 327 $ 417 good price
April$ 422 $ 520 good price
May$ 355 $ 442 good price
June$ 365 $ 479 good price
July$ 447 $ 562 fair price
August$ 318 $ 413 good price
September$ 359 $ 497 good price
October$ 329 $ 423 good price
November$ 326 $ 409 very good price
December$ 510 $ 645 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 Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City range from $212 to $953. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $212 to $265), 1% at the maximum price (from $900 to $953). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $318 to $371 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Ho Chi Minh City flight

There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Ho Chi Minh City airport: Vietjet Air, Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines, Airasia X, Scoot and Air Kyrgyzstan.

Data analysis:

Of the 64700 flights analyzed in previous years, Vietjet Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Melbourne->Ho Chi Minh City route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 30 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-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 $30. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $69.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $20. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a thursday may cost you an additional $23.


Top prices Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City19-05 to 24-05-2025$ 268 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City01-08 to 16-08-2025$ 267 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City04-08 to 27-08-2025$ 258 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City09-08 to 16-08-2025$ 268 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City15-08 to 22-08-2025$ 268 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City16-08 to 27-08-2025$ 268 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City22-08 to 29-08-2025$ 268 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City10-09 to 24-09-2025$ 267 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City12-09 to 24-09-2025$ 268 
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City13-09 to 24-09-2025$ 267 


When to book your flight Melbourne - Ho Chi Minh City to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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 Melbourne-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 Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 473 $, which is a saving of 37 $ 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 (113 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 660 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 749), 4 to 5 months ($ 727), 5 to 6 months ($ 673), 7 to 8 months ($ 676), 8 to 9 months ($ 697), 9 to 10 months ($ 772), 11 to 12 months ($ 752)

February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 460 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 519), 2 to 3 months ($ 483), 3 to 4 months ($ 520), 4 to 5 months ($ 480), 6 to 7 months ($ 474), 7 to 8 months ($ 498)

March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 357 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 416), 2 to 3 months ($ 369), 3 to 4 months ($ 370), 4 to 5 months ($ 404), 5 to 6 months ($ 404), 6 to 7 months ($ 372), 8 to 9 months ($ 396), 9 to 10 months ($ 404)

April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 422 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 447), 2 to 3 months ($ 488), 3 to 4 months ($ 491), 10 to 11 months ($ 489), 11 to 12 months ($ 514)

May

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 329 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 332), 2 to 3 months ($ 395), 3 to 4 months ($ 442), 4 to 5 months ($ 430), 8 to 9 months ($ 430)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 362 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 387), 3 to 4 months ($ 442), 4 to 5 months ($ 449), 5 to 6 months ($ 422), 8 to 9 months ($ 456), 9 to 10 months ($ 438)

July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 505 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 541), 3 to 4 months ($ 543), 4 to 5 months ($ 529), 5 to 6 months ($ 545), 6 to 7 months ($ 560), 9 to 10 months ($ 535), 10 to 11 months ($ 508)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 331 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 394), 2 to 3 months ($ 357), 4 to 5 months ($ 360), 5 to 6 months ($ 353), 6 to 7 months ($ 369), 7 to 8 months ($ 398), 9 to 10 months ($ 412)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 354 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 481), 3 to 4 months ($ 445), 5 to 6 months ($ 373), 6 to 7 months ($ 380), 7 to 8 months ($ 383), 8 to 9 months ($ 443)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 346 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 393), 2 to 3 months ($ 401), 3 to 4 months ($ 395), 4 to 5 months ($ 370)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 352 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 399), 2 to 3 months ($ 382), 3 to 4 months ($ 380), 4 to 5 months ($ 356), 6 to 7 months ($ 352), 7 to 8 months ($ 397)

December

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 556 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 608), 4 to 5 months ($ 590), 5 to 6 months ($ 559), 7 to 8 months ($ 565), 8 to 9 months ($ 624)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $6 more.



Melbourne 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
November 2024$ 423
$378 to $464
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December 2024$ 615
$485 to $927
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January 2025$ 1009
$431 to $1922
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February 2025$ 454
$303 to $700
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March 2025$ 313
$268 to $551
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April 2025$ 496
$351 to $644
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May 2025$ 334
$267 to $566
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June 2025$ 395
$267 to $700
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July 2025$ 568
$307 to $1003
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August 2025$ 453
$258 to $1000
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September 2025$ 550
$267 to $1103
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October 2025$ 565
$267 to $1068
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Ho Chi Minh City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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