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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The majority of the 5 airlines on the Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines fly every day. VietjetAir flies on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Juneyao Airlines flies on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
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More than 10 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City, including VietjetAir, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $95, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
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Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
12/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ5011
starting at $95
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
01/16/2027
Departure
Direct flight
VJ5011
starting at $95
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
06/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ3901
starting at $103
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
10/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ5011
starting at $103
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
06/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ3901
starting at $105
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
09/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ3901
starting at $129
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
12/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ5011
starting at $129
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
09/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ3901
starting at $129
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
08/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ3901
starting at $137
Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City
08/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VJ3901
starting at $137
VietjetAir
Su, Mo, Tu, and Th
starting at $103
Juneyao Airlines
Su, Tu, Fr, and Sa
starting at $147
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $202
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $204
Vietnam Airlines
Every day
starting at $196
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City departs on 12/13/2026, is operated by VietjetAir and costs $95
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City departs on 07/06/2026, is operated by Cathay Pacific and costs $248
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City takes 4h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City is 2734km (1695 miles). The average flight duration is 4h 14m. There are 32 direct flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. The time difference between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City is 1h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 8:45 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:15 AM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City according to data for the last 48 hours costs $95
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City can be found flying in these months: December, January, June.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City start from 4 hours 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Ho Chi Minh City: VietjetAir
The cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City ranges from $95 (December 2026) to $164 (April 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $121–$129.
Flight costs from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City climb toward the middle of the period, then start to drop. By choosing the right dates, you can save noticeably.
Prices rise from June 2026 to August 2026 (+33%), then decline from August 2026 to January 2027 (30%). The cheapest tickets are in December 2026–January 2027 (averaging $95), while the priciest are in July 2026–August 2026 ($137).
For savings, plan your flight for December 2026–January 2027 — you could save up to 30%. Try to avoid July 2026–August 2026 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 19.4%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
