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

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1,001 mi airlines charter/private 63/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 53m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W24859cs
W2 Flexflight
321
3:00 AM
PST T1
4:35 AM
+07
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ859+2
VJ Icar Air
321
3:55 AM
PST T1
5:15 AM
+07
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR3349cs
PR Philippine
321
4:05 AM
PST T3
5:50 AM
+07
2h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN649+2
VN Vietnam
321
4:05 AM
PST T3
5:50 AM
+07
2h 45m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5149cs
AF Air France
321
4:05 AM
PST T3
5:50 AM
+07
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3941cs
VN Vietnam
321
6:45 AM
PST T1
8:30 AM
+07
2h 45m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR591+1
PR Philippine
333
6:45 AM
PST T1
8:30 AM
+07
2h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3943cs
VN Vietnam
333
12:35 PM
PST T1
2:25 PM
+07
2h 50m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR597+1
PR Philippine
773
12:35 PM
PST T1
2:25 PM
+07
2h 50m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J753
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
7:10 PM
PST T3
9:05 PM
+07
2h 55m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J751
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
10:10 PM
PST T3
12:05 AM+1
+07
2h 55m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J752
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
1:33 AM
+07 T2
4:40 AM
PST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3940cs
VN Vietnam
321
9:55 AM
+07 T2
1:40 PM
PST
2h 45m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR592+1
PR Philippine
321
9:55 AM
+07 T2
1:40 PM
PST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3942cs
VN Vietnam
333
3:35 PM
+07 T2
7:25 PM
PST
2h 50m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR598+1
PR Philippine
321
3:35 PM
+07 T2
7:25 PM
PST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J754
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
9:50 PM
+07 T2
1:45 AM+1
PST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ858+2
VJ Icar Air
321
10:27 PM
+07 T2
2:12 AM+1
PST
2h 45m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN648
VN Vietnam
321
11:25 PM
+07 T2
3:05 AM+1
PST
2h 40m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAD Da Nang 4h 50m 5JPRQH AFCIJL Da Nang (DAD) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 5h 43m 5JAECI CIVJVN Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
BWN Bandar Seri Begawan 5h 45m 5JBIPR BI Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HKG Hong Kong 5h 50m 5JAYBA AYBACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
BKK Bangkok 5h 59m 5JOSPG CXK6KQ Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 8m 5JCZ 9CCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 20m 5JPRVN AFCIGA Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 25m 5JBRCI BRCIJX Taoyuan (TPE) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
SIN Singapore 6h 45m 5JACLX ACAICI Singapore (SIN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
XMN Xiamen 6h 49m MFPR MFVN Xiamen (XMN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
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Manila (Pasay) to Ho Chi Minh City
4 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,001 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

MNL–SGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Cebu Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PR Philippine Airlines 16 321, 333, 773 2h45-2h50
VN Vietnam Airlines Also: AF 15 321, 333 2h45-2h50 SkyTeam AF
5J Cebu Pacific 11 32N, 32Q 2h55
VJ Icar Air Also: W2 7 321 2h20 W2
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, PR, VJ, VN, W2
32N Airbus A320neo – 5J
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
333 Airbus A330-300 – PR, VN
773 Boeing 777-300 – PR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR + VJ (34 flights/wk, 69%)
SkyTeam: VN (15 flights/wk, 31%)
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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,560
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 45m gate to gate.
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 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights63 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,001 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from MNL to SGN: Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Icar Air.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Da Nang, Kaohsiung and Brunei.
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 Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Icar Air. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MNL to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to SGN is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,611 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Da Nang, Kaohsiung and Brunei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.