Busan to Ho Chi Minh City (PUS–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
VJ869
VJ VietJet
321
8:00 AM
KST TI
11:40 AM
+07
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN423
VN Vietnam
787
9:30 AM
KST TI
12:35 PM
+07
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ868
VJ VietJet
321
12:05 AM
+07 T1
6:55 AM
KST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN422
VN Vietnam
787
12:50 AM
+07 T2
7:10 AM
KST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Busan to Ho Chi Minh City
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,189 mi 5h 5m nonstop -2h behind 22 1-stop hubs

PUS–SGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,189 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PUS–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VJ VietJet Air 7 321 5h40
VN Vietnam Airlines 7 787 5h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – VJ
787 Boeing 787 – VN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VJ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: VN (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PUS to SGN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PUS to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
723
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
-2h
Ho Chi Minh City is 2 hours behind Busan.
PUS: KST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Busan, it's 4:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
2,189 mi / 3,523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m to 5h 40m.
Visa & Entry

South Korean passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days (extended from 15 days in August 2023). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a return or onward ticket. The 45-day visa-free entry is single-entry. To re-enter Vietnam after leaving (for example, after a side trip to Cambodia or Laos), you need either a new 45-day visa-free entry (with a gap) or an e-visa.

For stays beyond 45 days, the e-visa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn costs $25, allows up to 90 days (single or multiple entry), and is processed within 3 working days. Extensions of the visa-free stay are possible at local immigration offices for about $10 to $25, adding 30 days. The e-visa is the cleaner option if you know you need more than 45 days.

Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Hanoi (HAN) run about 4 hours 30 minutes, and to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) about 5 hours 30 minutes. Korean Air, Asiana, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and Bamboo Airways operate multiple daily frequencies. Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND), trading at roughly 25,500 VND per $1. ATMs charge VND 22,000 to VND 55,000 per withdrawal. Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app in all major Vietnamese cities. No mandatory vaccinations. Koreans are the largest tourist group in Vietnam, and Korean restaurants, signage, and services are common in Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City.

PUS–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Busan to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance2,189 mi / 3,523 km
Flight time5h 5m to 5h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PUS to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Gimhae International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take approximately 5h 5m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,189 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PUS to SGN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XMN, CTS, PEK, TAO, PVG, NRT, HAN, ICN, HKG, DAD, MNL, CXR, BKI, TPE, BKK, SIN, FUK, VTE, KIX, KHH, DPS and CEB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ho Chi Minh City is 2 hours behind Busan.
Yes, return flights from SGN to PUS 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 PUS to SGN

Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PUS to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PUS to SGN ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,189 miles (3,523 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via XMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.