Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City (MEL–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Icar Air | 7 | 330 | 8h35 | – | – | – |
| VN Vietnam Airlines Also: K6 | 7 | 359 | 8h51 | – | SkyTeam | K6 |
| JQ Jetstar | 3 | 788 | 8h25 | – | – | – |
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 Icar Air, Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MEL to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to SGN is about 8 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,162 miles (6,698 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brunei, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.