Shanghai (Pudong) to Ho Chi Minh City (PVG–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,707 mi airlines 49/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 38m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VJ3901+1
VJ Icar Air
321
2:15 AM
CST T2
5:25 AM
+07
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6077+1
CZ China Southern
321
8:45 AM
CST TT2
12:00 PM
+07
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7557
9C Spring
320
2:40 PM
CST TT2
5:55 PM
+07
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN525+2
VN Vietnam
359
3:10 PM
CST T1
6:30 PM
+07
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1327
HO Juneyao
320
9:05 PM
CST TT2
12:20 AM+1
+07
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6095
CZ China Southern
321
10:10 PM
CST T2
1:35 AM+1
+07
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU281+1
MU China Eastern
321
10:25 PM
CST T1
1:35 AM+1
+07
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU7303
MU China Eastern
32N
11:25 PM
CST T1
2:45 AM+1
+07
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1328
HO Juneyao
320
1:20 AM
+07 T2
6:35 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6096
CZ China Southern
32Q
2:35 AM
+07 TT2
7:40 AM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3522cs
VN Vietnam
321
2:35 AM
+07 T2
7:55 AM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU282+1
MU China Eastern
321
3:06 AM
+07 TT2
7:53 AM
CST
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU7304
MU China Eastern
32N
3:45 AM
+07 T2
9:00 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN524+2
VN Vietnam
350
7:20 AM
+07 T2
12:40 PM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ7961cs
CZ China Southern
350
7:40 AM
+07 T2
12:40 PM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6078+1
CZ China Southern
321
12:55 PM
+07 T2
6:20 PM
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7558
9C Spring
320
6:55 PM
+07 TT2
12:25 AM+1
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W24100cs
W2 Flexflight
321
8:00 PM
+07 T2
1:00 AM+1
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ3900+1
VJ Icar Air
321
8:00 PM
+07 T2
1:00 AM+1
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Ho Chi Minh City
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 1,707 mi 4h 10m nonstop -1h behind 63 1-stop hubs

PVG–SGN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Icar Air and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,707 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 4h15
VJ Icar Air 7 321 4h10
9C Spring Airlines 3 320 4h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, HO
321 Airbus A321 – CZ, MU, VJ
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
359 Airbus A350-900 – VN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO + VJ (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to SGN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
72
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,478
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.

Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric PVG→SGN NGB→SGN HGH→SGN
Distance from PVG 93 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 49 2 12
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 15m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,707 mi / 2,746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Vietnam. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) for stays of up to 90 days, with single entry (US $25) or multiple entry (US $50) options. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least two blank pages. Visa on arrival is available but the eVisa is the standard route for most travellers.

Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance1,707 mi / 2,746 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 72 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,707 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Icar Air. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from PVG to SGN. The return direction has about 72 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CXR, NGB, SAI, HGH, CSX, NNG, NKG, CEB, CTS, HAK, BKI, DMK, KWE, CKG, TFU, TNA, MNL, XMN, HKG, AUH, SZX, HAN, CAN, WUH, TAO, PEN, KUL, KHH, BKK, TPE, SIN, HND, HKT, ICN, PEK, KMG, NRT, CCU, SVO, HNL, SYD, PUS, VTE, CGK, KTI, KIX, DPS, FUK, DEL, MUC, NGO, LHR, PKX, LJG, MEL, DXB, DOH, BNE, CDG, IST, CPH, SFO and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from SGN to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NGB, HGH and NKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to SGN

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Icar Air. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to SGN ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,707 miles (2,746 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CXR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ningbo (NGB), Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).