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4 airlines operate flights between Guangzhou and Ho Chi Minh City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Southern
• VietJet Air
• Vietnam Airlines
• Spring Airlines

Flights from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• VietJet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vietnam Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to $238 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Kunming Changshui (KMG) - 10% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $188 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $259, a difference of $71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, morning flights for 15%, and evening flights for 14%.

Some of the most popular sights in Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Centre and FV Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Ho Chi Minh City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 5:23 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 2:33 am.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $238. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City takes 2h 53m, covering 972 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Vietnam Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Southern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City flights are:

• Vietnam Airlines: 82% on time
• China Southern: 82% on time
• Spring Airlines: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 73% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 9h 27m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) and 14h 59m via Kunming Changshui (KMG).

Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Guangzhou (Indochina Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City range from $177 to $298, with an average of $238 over the past 12 months. Anything below $177 counts as a good deal.