Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Overview of Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi Flight

The domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi is the most popular route in Vietnam, operated by all 5 domestic airlines with 85 flights per day, including 36 flights from Vietnam Airlines, 26 flights from Vietjet Air, 10 flights from Bamboo Airways, 12 flights from Pacific Airlines and 1 flight from Vietravel Airlines.

It takes about 2 hours 5 minutes to fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), with a distance of 1,155 km.

Airfares for one-way and round trip

The cheapest fares are only from US $41.49 for VietJet Air flying in October, averagely ranging from US $49 - 65 VND for one way trip, and round trip fare ranges from US $99 - 129/ticket (taxes and fees included).

The price of the Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi flight is cheapest from September to November, averagely ranging between US $41 and 64 for a one-way trip.

Ticket prices are the highest in the domestic season from March to August and peak in the holiday season, ranging from US $65 - 98 for a one-way trip due to the increase in the traveling demand of passengers.

Please refer to the ticket price list (taxes included):

Transfer from the city center to the airport

To Tan Son Nhat Airport

• Address: Truong Sa Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
• Distance to city centre: 8 km
• Travel time: 20 - 30 minutes
• Popular means of transport:
  • Taxi: Because of mobility, time-saving feature, and convenience when carrying luggage, taxis are chosen by many passengers to go to Tan Son Nhat airport. The cost is around US $3.4 and 4.26 for about 10 minutes of traveling.
  • Bus: You can choose bus routes 109, 119, 152, 159, ... with stops at the airport. The ticket price is about US $0.50 - 0.85/person/time.
  • Tech vehicles: You can use Grab, Be,... app to book motorbikes and cars to travel from the center to the airport. The fare is about US $2.12 or more depending on the departure place.

It's only 8 km from Ho Chi Minh city centre to the airport

To Noi Bai Airport

• Address: Phu Minh Commune, Soc Son District, Hanoi
• Distance to city centre: 28 km
• Travel time: 40 - 50 minutes
• Popular means of transport:
  • Taxi: This is the most popular means of transportation. Depending on the destination in the city, the cost is also varied, usually US $10.6 - 17.02/trip.
  • Bus: From the airport bus stop, you can take bus routes 07, 09, 17, 86, 90,... to go to the center of Hanoi. The ticket price for each trip is about US $1.06 - 1.9.
  • Airline minibus: Vietnam Airlines or Vietjet Air support minibus between the airport and the city center. You can catch these cars from the airport, with a fare of US $1.8/person/way.

How to book cheap tickets from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi 

Some experiences of hunting cheap tickets that BestPrice could be summarized below:

• During the peak tourist season (May - June or September - October), public holidays (April 30, May 1, September 2,...), or New Year's Day, and Lunar New Year schedule,... airfares may tend to rise so to meet the demand of a large number of passengers. Therefore, if you plan to travel during these times, you should arrange to buy tickets early 1-3 months before the flight date.
• September - November is the low season when Hanoi is in the rainy or cold season, so the number of tourists decreases, leading to a drop in ticket prices. Airlines also often launch incentives to stimulate demand for this season, so it is a good opportunity for you to hunt for cheap tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.
• Use BestPrice's cheap ticket-hunting tool to find cheap tickets for the month and plan to travel more economically.

What to know before flying to Hanoi

Where to go

You definitely do not want to miss the attractive tourist destinations in the capital when booking flights from Saigon to Hanoi!

• Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

This is one of the important historical relics imbued with the cultural-historical imprint of our country. Arriving at the Imperial Citadel, visitors will not only enjoy a peaceful and fresh space but also have the chance to explore the unique archaeological sites.

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

• Hanoi Walking Street

This is the most crowded entertainment place in Ha Thanh. Especially at the weekend, there are many interesting activities at Hoan Kiem Lake walking street such as music performances, folk games, etc., for you to explore.

• Vietnam Art Museum

In recent times, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has become a very hot check-in place for many young people. At the museum, there are many unique works and antiques on display.

• Dong Xuan Market

Not only attracting visitors with its unique ancient architecture, Dong Xuan market is also famous for a variety of items for sale: from handicrafts, and clothes,... to food and drinks.

• Bao Son Paradise

Come to Bao Son paradise to experience an extremely attractive game combination including a cable-stayed swing, roller coaster, mysterious footsteps, etc.

What to try

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

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

Where to eat: Pho Gia Truyen - 49 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem District; Pho Thin - 13 Lo Duc, Hai Ba Trung District

• Bun cha

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

Where to eat: Bun Cha Cua Dong - 41 Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem District; Bun Cha Dac Kim - 1 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem District

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

• Bun dau mam tom

Bun dau mam tom 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!

Where to eat: Goc Da Bun dau mam tom (Brick Lane); Bun dau mam tom Giang (Trung Tu)

• Tao pho 

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

Where to eat: Emperor Tao Pho - 50 Thai Ha, Dong Da; Jelly Bean - 28 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem

• Vong village's nuggets

If you have the opportunity to visit Hanoi in the fall, Vong village's nuggets are a delicacy that you cannot miss. The dish is rustic but extremely elegant and contains all the quintessence of Hanoi cuisine.

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

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