Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City (MEL–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEL–SGN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Icar Air, Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 4,162 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Icar Air | 7 | 330 | 8h35 | – | – | – |
| VN Vietnam Airlines | 7 | 787 | 8h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 4 | 788 | 8h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 3:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
MEL–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to SGN
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar, Icar Air and Vietnam Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MEL to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to SGN ranges from 8 hours 35 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,162 miles (6,698 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.