Manila (Pasay) to Ho Chi Minh City (MNL–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,001 mi airlines 33/wk
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VJ859
VJ VietJet
321
3:45 AM
PST T1
5:30 AM
+07
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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VN649
VN Vietnam
321
4:00 AM
PST T1
5:40 AM
+07
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR591
PR Philippine
321
6:40 AM
PST T1
8:25 AM
+07
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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PR597
PR Philippine
333
12:30 PM
PST T1
2:30 PM
+07
3h
M T W T F S S
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5J753
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
7:10 PM
PST T3
9:05 PM
+07
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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5J751
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
9:55 PM
PST T3
11:50 PM
+07
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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5J752
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
12:35 AM
+07 T2
4:30 AM
PST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR592
PR Philippine
321
9:35 AM
+07 T2
1:30 PM
PST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR598
PR Philippine
333
3:45 PM
+07 T2
7:45 PM
PST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ858
VJ VietJet
321
11:05 PM
+07 T2
2:50 AM+1
PST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN648
VN Vietnam
321
11:25 PM
+07 T2
3:00 AM+1
PST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manila (Pasay) to Ho Chi Minh City
4 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 1,001 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 37 1-stop hubs

MNL–SGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and VietJet Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5J Cebu Pacific 11 32N, 32Q 2h55
PR Philippine Airlines 8 321, 333 2h45-3h
VJ VietJet Air 7 321 2h45
VN Vietnam Airlines 7 321 2h40 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PR, VJ, VN
32N Airbus A320neo – 5J
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
333 Airbus A330-300 – PR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR + VJ (26 flights/wk, 79%)
SkyTeam: VN (7 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MNL to SGN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,489
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,001 mi / 1,611 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 0m.
Getting to MNL

No rail service currently connects the airport to Manila; the upcoming Metro Rail Transit extension is under construction. A metered taxi or ride-share is the most reliable option; Grab from Makati or BGC costs ₱200–400 but traffic can extend travel time to 60–90 minutes during peak hours.Airport-accredited yellow taxis are available at the metered taxi queue outside each terminal; flag fall ₱70. The NAIA Expressway toll road (₱110–165) significantly cuts travel time from the south. Budget 2–3 hours from the northern suburbs during rush hour.

MNL–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance1,001 mi / 1,611 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights33 out / 29 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h. The route covers 1,001 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from MNL to SGN. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWN, BKI, CTS, XMN, DMK, HKG, HAN, DAD, CAN, TPE, CEB, BKK, PEK, SIN, KUL, PVG, ICN, TFU, SYD, DPS, HND, KHH, SZX, NRT, KIX, MEL, DEL, FUK, PER, DXB, DOH, PUS, SFO, NGO, BNE, CDG and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Manila (Pasay).
Yes, return flights from SGN to MNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MNL to SGN

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MNL to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to SGN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,611 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BWN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.