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

• Earliest: departs at 3:00 am and lands at 5:47 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 12:57 am.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City takes 2h 47m, covering 999 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.

Round-trip flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City range from $144 to $219, with an average of $175 over the past 12 months. Anything below $144 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $175. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $163 round-trip via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared to $177 for nonstop.

Philippine Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cebu Pacific has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Manila to Ho Chi Minh City flights are:

• Philippine Airlines: 89% on time
• Cebu Pacific: 88% on time
• Vietnam Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$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 Philippine Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Manila to Ho Chi Minh City flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $86, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

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.

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 Manila to Ho Chi Minh City route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) - 0% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Manila to Ho Chi Minh City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $166 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $180, a difference of $14. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines
• VietJet Air
• Vietnam Airlines

Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 25m, compared with 8h 48m via Hanoi Noibai (HAN) and 10h 25m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Market, Bitexco Financial Tower and Saigon Opera House. These are among the most viewed places in Ho Chi Minh City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manila to Ho Chi Minh City flights:

• VietJet Air: offers free seat selection
• Cebu Pacific: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Philippine 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.