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Cheapest round-trip
$72
Typical prices: $86-$145
VietJet Air
Sat 11/10Sat 11/17
SGN - HAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$39
Typical prices: $51-$88
VietJet Air
Mon 1/8
SGN - HAN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and others. Average duration is 2h 10m.
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Most punctual • 77% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $174 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (SGN-HAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
VietJet Air Logo
8:05 pm - 10:15 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
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11:10 pm - 1:20 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 10mnonstop
$72VietJet Air
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
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5:00 am - 7:10 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
VietJet Air Logo
8:30 pm - 10:40 pmHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 10mnonstop
$72VietJet Air
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 8:50 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 12:10 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 10mnonstop
$73Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:10 am - 12:20 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
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9:20 am - 11:35 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 15mnonstop
$73Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 2
Vietnam Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:40 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 11:15 pmHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 15mnonstop
$77Vietnam Airlines
Sat, Dec 26 - Sun, Dec 27
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6:30 am - 8:40 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 11:35 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 15mnonstop
$77Vietnam Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
Vietravel Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 1:00 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
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9:50 pm - 12:00 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 10mnonstop
$83Vietravel Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
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10:50 pm - 1:00 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
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9:50 pm - 12:00 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 10mnonstop
$95Vietravel Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 3
Sun PhuQuoc Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 12:15 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
Sun PhuQuoc Airways Logo
11:40 pm - 1:50 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 10mnonstop
$119Sun PhuQuoc Airways
Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 3
Sun PhuQuoc Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 12:15 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-HAN Hanoi Noibai
2h 10mnonstop
Sun PhuQuoc Airways Logo
11:40 pm - 1:50 amHAN  Hanoi Noibai-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 10mnonstop
$122Sun PhuQuoc Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi typically range from $86 to $145. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $72, on VietJet Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. It’s 2% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi at $86 round-trip.
•May ($166) and February ($157) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 93% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi the cheapest?

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$39
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 40% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

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Your Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:50 am and lands at 3:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:05 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 10m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    A nonstop flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi takes 2h 10m, covering 720 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flight?

    Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi range from $86 to $145, with an average of $102 over the past 12 months. Anything below $86 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $102 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $102 round-trip, compared to $174 via a layover through Con Dao Coong (VCS).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    Bamboo Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sun PhuQuoc Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights are:

    • Bamboo Airways: 77% on time
    • Sun PhuQuoc Airways: 71% on time
    • Vietnam Airlines: 69% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 63% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by VietJet Air and Vietravel Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights, with 32% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 16%.

  • How are flight prices from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $43, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and arrive at Hanoi Noibai (HAN).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    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 Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi pass through?

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

    • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Shenzhen (SZX) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Con Dao Coong (VCS) - 20% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $100 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $114, a difference of $14.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

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

    • Vietnam Airlines
    • VietJet Air
    • Sun PhuQuoc Airways
    • Vietravel Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

    Flying via Con Dao Coong (VCS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 37m, compared with 19h 44m via Shenzhen (SZX) and 20h 59m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What popular places can I visit in Hanoi?

    Some of the most popular sights in Hanoi are Hoan Kiem Lake, Old City Gate and Hanoi Opera House. These are among the most viewed places in Hanoi on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights?

    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
    • Vietravel 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 always check the fare details before booking.

  • Does HAN have a lounge I can rest in before leaving the airport?

    If you’d like to rest a bit in a lounge before leaving HAN, there are four lounge options you can choose from, all of which are run by Vietnam Airlines. In the Domestic Terminal, they are found in Departures A, B, and D, while in the International Terminal, one is located just next to the Main Hall.

  • Is there an on-site airport at HAN?

    HAN does not have an on-site airport. However, this does not mean that you can’t stay near the airport, as Viet Village Hotel and Airport View Hotel are both short distances away from the airport. Given that both hotels are renowned for boasting superb amenities, at either, you can rest assured of having a great stay.

  • Does SGN have a medical facility?

    SGN has three functional medical facilities, one in the Domestic Terminal and two in the International Terminal. The sole medical facility in the Domestic Terminal is found in the lobby area near the D2 entrance. In the International Terminal, there’s one near boarding Gates 17-18 and another in the Arrivals Hall, near the A2 entrance.

  • Where can I charge my phone at SGN?

    There are various free charging stations spread across SGN’s Domestic Terminal. In this terminal, there are charging stations near the D1 entrance, VietJet Air waiting area, opposite the security screening check area on the first floor, and opposite Gates 10-11 and 11-12, also on the first floor.

Your guide to booking Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $100, about $14 less than Wednesday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi trip for September. Fares historically average $86 round-trip in that month - typically $80 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Bamboo Airways. Over the past three months, 77% of Bamboo Airways flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 63%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 55m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hanoi Noibai Airport.

    • Huy Hoang Airport Hotel
  • In Ho Chi Min, you’ll board your flight to Hanoi at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Before being cleared to travel, you’ll have to go through various security checkpoints at the airport. These checkpoints tend to have long queues. On numerous occasions, travelers have missed their flights after being held up at the security checkpoints. To have adequate time to clear SGN’s security checkpoints, you should reach the airport at least 2h before your flight on the day you are scheduled to depart from it.
  • If you require certain information while at SGN, there are many information desks with airport staff you can head to. In the Domestic Terminal, there’s an information desk in the check-in area, whereas in the International Terminal, there’s one in the Main Hall and another in the lounge area near Gates 10 to 14.
  • In case you’re flying with your child to Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), you can let your child enjoy themselves at the airport’s spacious play area. Located on the Airside of the airport’s International Terminal, this kid play area boasts a playhouse, various games and toys, and a foam carpet.
  • If you’d like to store some luggage at HAN before proceeding with your journey, you can do so with ease, as this airport boasts luggage storage and lockers. These lockers are located on Level 2 of the airport’s Terminal 2.
  • You can take a bus, minibus, airport coach, and taxi to travel from HAN to central Hanoi. If you’d like to travel cheaply, you should travel by bus or minibus, while if you’d like to travel rapidly, you should travel by taxi. If you’d like to balance cost and speed, you should cover the distance between the two destinations aboard an airport coach.

Prefer to fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hanoi Noibai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi Noibai

Monday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Thursday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Friday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Saturday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Sunday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

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Direct returns

Hanoi Noibai to Ho Chi Minh City

Monday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Thursday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Friday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Saturday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

Sunday

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air,Vietnam Airlines, +1 more

Sun PhuQuoc Airways,VietJet Air, +2 more

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