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

The average price to go to Ho Chi Minh City from Sydney airport is $ 559 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 458 (in august) and $ 838 (in january), which is a saving of $ 102 or a surplus of $ 279 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $325 to $379 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday 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 Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 65307 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Sydney 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 august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 458, saving $ 102 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 559). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 838).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 657 $ 838 very high price
February$ 460 $ 564 good price
March$ 368 $ 462 good price
April$ 450 $ 571 good price
May$ 382 $ 488 good price
June$ 405 $ 516 good price
July$ 484 $ 620 fair price
August$ 359 $ 458 very good price
September$ 371 $ 497 good price
October$ 372 $ 499 good price
November$ 398 $ 473 good price
December$ 565 $ 714 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 Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City range from $216 to $1027. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $217 to $271), 1% at the maximum price (from $973 to $1027). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $325 to $379 (14% of tickets).

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

There are 7 companies that serve Sydney from Ho Chi Minh City airport: Vietjet Air, Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines, Airasia X, Scoot, Air Kyrgyzstan and Philippine Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 65307 flights analyzed in previous years, Vietjet Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Sydney->Ho Chi Minh City route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 7.6 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $25. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $45.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $27. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a saturday may cost you an additional $66.


Top prices Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City25-05 to 29-05-2025$ 224 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City08-06 to 24-06-2025$ 225 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City12-06 to 17-06-2025$ 225 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City05-08 to 17-08-2025$ 225 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City07-08 to 14-08-2025$ 223 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City10-08 to 26-08-2025$ 246 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City12-08 to 19-08-2025$ 224 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City14-08 to 21-08-2025$ 252 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City07-09 to 18-09-2025$ 252 
Sydney → Ho Chi Minh City09-09 to 16-09-2025$ 253 


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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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 Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 522 $, 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 (111 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 664 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 786), 6 to 7 months ($ 705), 7 to 8 months ($ 705), 9 to 10 months ($ 834)

February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 513 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 552), 2 to 3 months ($ 526), 3 to 4 months ($ 559), 4 to 5 months ($ 523), 6 to 7 months ($ 522), 7 to 8 months ($ 539), 8 to 9 months ($ 559)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 396 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 433), 2 to 3 months ($ 440), 4 to 5 months ($ 447), 5 to 6 months ($ 442), 6 to 7 months ($ 425), 7 to 8 months ($ 433), 8 to 9 months ($ 444), 9 to 10 months ($ 461)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 509 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 564), 1 to 2 months ($ 512), 3 to 4 months ($ 544), 10 to 11 months ($ 526)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 393 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 423), 2 to 3 months ($ 437), 4 to 5 months ($ 465), 5 to 6 months ($ 435), 7 to 8 months ($ 467), 8 to 9 months ($ 486), 9 to 10 months ($ 486)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 413 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 466), 3 to 4 months ($ 473), 4 to 5 months ($ 505), 5 to 6 months ($ 450), 6 to 7 months ($ 433), 8 to 9 months ($ 474), 9 to 10 months ($ 489)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 538 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 582), 3 to 4 months ($ 600), 4 to 5 months ($ 598), 5 to 6 months ($ 617), 6 to 7 months ($ 563), 9 to 10 months ($ 543), 10 to 11 months ($ 591)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 380 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 431), 2 to 3 months ($ 439), 4 to 5 months ($ 389), 5 to 6 months ($ 410), 6 to 7 months ($ 427), 7 to 8 months ($ 382), 8 to 9 months ($ 393)

September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 405 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 444), 4 to 5 months ($ 408), 5 to 6 months ($ 412), 7 to 8 months ($ 453), 8 to 9 months ($ 436), 9 to 10 months ($ 453)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 438 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 459), 4 to 5 months ($ 457), 6 to 7 months ($ 466), 7 to 8 months ($ 476), 8 to 9 months ($ 496), 9 to 10 months ($ 492)

November

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 402 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 452), 2 to 3 months ($ 450), 3 to 4 months ($ 450), 4 to 5 months ($ 422), 5 to 6 months ($ 424), 7 to 8 months ($ 438)

December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 610 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 682), 4 to 5 months ($ 669), 5 to 6 months ($ 649), 6 to 7 months ($ 620), 8 to 9 months ($ 679)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $9 more.



Sydney 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$ 499
$345 to $921
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December 2024$ 811
$450 to $1406
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January 2025$ 1058
$591 to $1598
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February 2025$ 533
$372 to $931
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March 2025$ 400
$276 to $600
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April 2025$ 560
$385 to $831
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May 2025$ 431
$224 to $606
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June 2025$ 358
$223 to $662
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July 2025$ 533
$266 to $979
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August 2025$ 412
$223 to $992
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September 2025$ 499
$252 to $998
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, july and august 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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