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Cheap Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Currently, the cheapest airfare from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Hanoi ranges only from US $29 per way, with an average of US $31 - US $41 for a one-way ticket and US $70 - US $100 for a round trip (tax excluded). The route Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi is operated with the highest frequency, and the number of flights is up to 45 per day by all 4 domestic airlines.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flight route

Depart Tan Son Nhat Airport

Arrive Noi Bai International Airport

Distance 1155 km

Flight time 2 hours 5 minutes

Cheapest price US$34

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Overview of Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi Flight

The domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to Hanoi is the most popular route in the country. Here is some basic information you need to know when buying flight tickets for the Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi route.

Departure

Domestic Terminal T1 - Tan Son Nhat International Airport - SGN

Arrival

Domestic Terminal T1 - Noi Bai International Airport - HAN

Distance

~ 1,155 km

Flight time

2 hours 5 minutes - 2 hours 15 minutes

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Vietravel Airlines

Frequency

45 flights/day

  • Vietnam Airlines: 20 flights
  • Vietjet Air: 14 flights
  • Bamboo Airways: 9 flights
  • Vietravel Airlines: 2 flights

 

Airfares for one-way and round-trip

When checking, the round-trip flight cost from Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi fluctuates around US $99 - 149 (including taxes and fees). Here are the approximate prices for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi in detail, which you can refer to.

Airlines

One-way (US $)

Round-trip (US $)

Vietjet Air

$53 - 82

$114 - 148

Vietnam Airlines

$73 - 148

$145 - 186

Bamboo Airways

$66 - 118

$99 - 160

Vietravel Airlines

$67 - 103

$116 - 155

Note: Ticket prices include taxes and fees and are not fixed, subject to change at the time of check.

You can get the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, averaging US $40 - $62, between September and November.

Ticket prices are highest during the tourist season from March to August and peak during holidays, ranging from US $62 - $94 one way due to high demand.

 

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Center to Tan Son Nhat Airport

  • Address: Truong Sa Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Distance from city center: Approximately 8 km
  • Travel time: Around 20 - 30 minutes
  • Popular means of transportation:

Transportation

Cost (US $) 

Information

Taxi

$4.08 - 10.2

Contact the taxi company's hotline or book through a ride-hailing app

Bus

$0.28 - 1.63

Routes 49, 109, 119, 152

Motorbike Taxi

$1.63 - 2.45

Hail on the street or book through a ride-hailing app

Airport Transfer

$3.67 - 8.16

Private airport transfer services can be booked in advance

 

Getting from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi City Center

  • Address: Phu Minh Commune, Soc Son District, Hanoi
  • Distance from city center: Approximately 28 km
  • Travel time: Approximately 40 - 50 minutes
  • Popular means of transportation:

Transportation

Cost (US $) 

Information

Taxi

$4.08 - 10.2

Contact the taxi company's hotline or book through a ride-hailing app

Bus

$0.28 - 1.63

Routes 49, 109, 119, 152

Motorbike Taxi

$1.63 - 2.45

Hail on the street or book through a ride-hailing app

Airport Transfer

$3.67 - 8.16

Private airport transfer services can be booked in advance

 

How to book cheap tickets from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi 

Refer to the following tips for booking cheap flights to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City compiled by BestPrice:

  • Book the ticket before your flight 2 - 3 months during peak tourist seasons (May - Jun or Sep - Oct), holidays (Apr 30th, May 1st, Sep 2nd), and Lunar New Year (late Jan - early Feb)
  • Sep - Nov is the low season for the HCMC - Hanoi flight route, due to Hanoi's cold season and airlines’ promotions, giving a great time to hunt for cheap tickets. Use BestPrice's Vietnam flight search engine to find the best tickets of the month and plan your trip to Hanoi more economically

 

Top tourist attractions in Hanoi

Don't miss out on these attractive tourist destinations in the capital when booking flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi!

Thang Long Imperial Citadel

  • Address: 19C Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien Ward, Ba Dinh District
  • Ticket price: US $2.86/adult; $1.43/student; and free for children under 15 years old, and the elderly over 60 years old
  • Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:00 (from Tuesday to Sunday)

Thang Long Imperial Citadel is one of the most important historical relics in  Hanoi, bearing the cultural and historical imprints of the country. Setting foot in the Citadel, visitors not only enjoy a peaceful and fresh atmosphere but also have the opportunity to explore unique archaeological sites.

Imperial Citadel Of Thang Long

Historical sites must be on the top list of must-sees in Hanoi

Hanoi Walking Street

This is the busiest entertainment spot in Hanoi. Especially on weekends, Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street hosts many interesting activities, such as music performances, folk games, etc., giving you plenty to explore.

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

  • Address: 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Dien Bien Ward, Ba Dinh District
  • Ticket price: US $1.63/adult; US $0.82/student; and free for children under 6 years old, people with disabilities, and people with meritorious service to the revolution
  • Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (from Tuesday to Sunday)

Recently, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has become a hot check-in spot for many young people. The museum displays many ancient artifacts and artworks. It houses over 20,000 unique art objects and artifacts, including 9 national treasures.

Vietnam Fine Art Museum

Enjoy a taste of Vietnam's fine arts and history

Dong Xuan Market

  • Address: Dong Xuan Street, Hoan Kiem District
  • Opening hours: 6:00 - 19:00 (daily)

Dong Xuan Market is a large market located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Here, you can find a variety of items, from clothing, footwear, and souvenirs to Hanoi specialties.

 

Must-try food when flying to Hanoi

The trip to the capital will be more complete if you discover all the rich cuisine here. Let's take a look at BestPrice's delicious dishes that you must try when coming to Hanoi!

Pho

  • Price: From US $2.45/bowl
  • Where to eat: Pho Gia Truyen (49 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem District); Pho Thin (13 Lo Duc, Hai Ba Trung District); Pho Man Gam Cau (34 Hang Giay, Hoan Kiem District)

Pho has long become a famous specialty in Hanoi. Pho here has a unique flavor with rich and delicious broth. Pho has many different types, such as chicken noodle soup, and beef noodle soup, for you to choose from.

Pho Man

Enjoy flavorful Hanoi beef pho

Bun cha 

  • Price: US $1.43 - 2.85/bowl
  • Where to eat: Bun Cha Cua Dong (41 Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem District); Bun Cha Dac Kim (1 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem District)

Having arrived in Hanoi, you must definitely enjoy bun cha! Bun Cha (vermicelli noodles with grilled pork) with the right taste should be served with raw vegetables and dipping sauce mixed with Hanoi's own recipe.

Bun Cha Hanoi

Bun cha is a not-to-be-missed dish in Hanoi

Bun dau mam tom

  • Price: US $1.43 - 2.85/serving
  • Where to eat: Goc Da Bun dau mam tom (4 Gach Street, Hoan Kiem District); Bun dau Ms. Tuyet (31 Hang Khay, Hoan Kiem District)

Bun dau mam tom (fried tofu with shrimp paste) is no longer a strange dish for diners every time they come to Hanoi. A full dish of bun dau mam tom includes vermicelli, fried beans, fried rice, boiled meat, etc. However, this specialty is a bit more "picky" for people to eat because not everyone can eat shrimp paste!

Tao pho

  • Price: US $0.81 - 1.22/serving
  • Where to eat: Emperor Tao Pho (50 Thai Ha, Dong Da District); Jelly Bean (28 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem District)

Tofu is a snack that is loved by many people because of its delicious taste and low price.

Vong Village's nuggets

  • Where to eat: Vong Village - Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District

If you have the opportunity to visit Hanoi in the fall, the green sticky rice of Vong Village is a delicacy that you cannot miss. The dish is rustic but extremely elegant and contains all the quintessence of Hanoi cuisine.

 

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