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Flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Seoul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £173. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Seoul.£86 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.
Seoul.£89 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Seoul.£90 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £90, select.
Seoul.£90 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £90, select.
Seoul.£96 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.
Seoul.£96 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.
Seoul.£104 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.
Seoul.£116 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Seoul.£122 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Seoul.£122 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Seoul.£130 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Asiana Airlines departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £130, select.
Seoul.£143 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £143, select.
Seoul.£144 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.
Seoul.£144 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.
Seoul.£146 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £146, select.
Seoul.£149 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £149, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from £122
Jul
from £86
Aug
from £96
Sep
from £89
Oct
from £90
Nov
from £104
Dec
from £116
Jan
from £122
Feb
from £143
Mar
from £149
Apr
from £144
May
from £144

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

Alternative Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Gimpo International

11 miles from central Seoul
Closest
from £125
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Incheon International

30 miles from central Seoul
Cheapest
from £86
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Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£86
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time5 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineKorean Air
Average flights per week231

Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Seoul: Gimpo International and Incheon International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul is £164. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul.
Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul.
As of June 2026, there are 231 flights per week flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul.
The cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul is usually October.
If you're flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International – which is 29.7 miles away from the centre of Seoul. We've found flights into this airport from £164.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Seoul on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Seoul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In June, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seoul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, VietJet Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Seoul.

Flying from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Seoul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul.

  • The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is two hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City, where Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located.

  • With 70 flights a week between the two airports, Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. Asiana Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from SGN to ICN is with Korean Air at 23:45.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your SGN to Seoul flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul tickets are available for booking. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) will be your arrival point.

  • Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul include:

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from SGN to Seoul with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • Located around 5 kms (3 miles) from central Ho Chi Minh City, SGN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SGN:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, data shows 61% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Seoul

  • £86 is currently the best price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul flight. A return plane ticket starts at £164. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Get cheap flights from SGN to Seoul by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SGN to Seoul by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Save money on your flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Seoul

Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to the centre of Seoul takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel near ICN if you have a late flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SGN to Seoul can help you secure the lowest rate.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • Once your flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 35 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SGN to Seoul flight:

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at GMP will help you save.

Best time to go to Seoul

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul, while January is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Seoul based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SGN to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.

More about Seoul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Seoul:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are top sights which should feature on any good Seoul itinerary.

Explore more of South Korea

  • You've visited Seoul, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey about 322 kms (200 miles) southeast to Busan to check off its popular sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 241 kms (150 miles) southeast of Seoul, Daegu is another essential stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.

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