Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 8 hours 20 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne four hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Every week, there are 17 Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 10:10 VietJet Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:40 with Jetstar.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SGN to MEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, so jetting to Melbourne (and then exploring more of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Vietnam Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SGN to MEL flights is Vietnam Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 71.19% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SGN and MEL:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
124 € is currently the best price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from 278 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from SGN to MEL by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SGN to MEL.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're getting in on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Melbourne in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SGN to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.







