Statistics on Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City flights:what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ho Chi Minh City (from:Melbourne)
The average price to go to Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne airport is $ 507 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 391 (in march) and $ 794 (in january),which is a saving of $ 117 or a surplus of $ 287 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $326 to $381 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64956 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 391,saving $ 117 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 507). Conversely,january will be the most expensive ($ 794).
Flight Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 621 | $ 794 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 418 | $ 504 | good price |
| March | $ 321 | $ 391 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 459 | $ 550 | fair price |
| May | $ 337 | $ 437 | good price |
| June | $ 374 | $ 461 | good price |
| July | $ 461 | $ 562 | fair price |
| August | $ 310 | $ 406 | good price |
| September | $ 367 | $ 474 | good price |
| October | $ 337 | $ 442 | good price |
| November | $ 331 | $ 418 | good price |
| December | $ 494 | $ 643 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City range from $217 to $978. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $218 to $272),1% at the maximum price (from $924 to $978). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $326 to $381 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Ho Chi Minh City flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Ho Chi Minh City airport:Vietjet Air,Jetstar,Vietnam Airlines,Airasia X and Scoot.
Data analysis:
Of the 64956 flights analyzed in previous years,Vietjet Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Melbourne->Ho Chi Minh City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City flight,you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 68 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date,you can save an average of $32. On the other hand,departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $67.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date,you will save an average of $32. Conversely,departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a thursday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 01-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 11-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 293 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 14-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 274 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 09-06 to 28-06-2025 | $ 291 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 13-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 288 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 16-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 294 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 09-08 to 22-08-2025 | $ 281 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 16-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 293 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 01-11 to 07-11-2025 | $ 281 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne →Ho Chi Minh City | 08-11 to 14-11-2025 | $ 274 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Ho Chi Minh City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City,it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 448 $,which is a saving of 59 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance,you will pay the full price (129 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:563 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 710),5 to 6 months ($ 607),7 to 8 months ($ 583),8 to 9 months ($ 635),9 to 10 months ($ 747),11 to 12 months ($ 748) |
| February | Best time:7 to 8 months before departure (average price:397 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 474),4 to 5 months ($ 451),5 to 6 months ($ 401),6 to 7 months ($ 400),8 to 9 months ($ 445),9 to 10 months ($ 456) |
| March | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:354 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 382),2 to 3 months ($ 357),6 to 7 months ($ 382),7 to 8 months ($ 359),8 to 9 months ($ 386) |
| April | Best time:0 to 1 month before departure (average price:443 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 542),7 to 8 months ($ 550),10 to 11 months ($ 503),11 to 12 months ($ 528) |
| May | Best time:0 to 1 month before departure (average price:338 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 345),2 to 3 months ($ 406),3 to 4 months ($ 411),4 to 5 months ($ 400),5 to 6 months ($ 408) |
| June | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:372 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 396),3 to 4 months ($ 436),4 to 5 months ($ 428),5 to 6 months ($ 423),9 to 10 months ($ 450) |
| July | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:506 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 546),2 to 3 months ($ 519),3 to 4 months ($ 560),9 to 10 months ($ 549),10 to 11 months ($ 522) |
| August | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:330 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 365),1 to 2 months ($ 340),3 to 4 months ($ 340),4 to 5 months ($ 370),5 to 6 months ($ 365),6 to 7 months ($ 375),7 to 8 months ($ 397) |
| September | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:363 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 411),2 to 3 months ($ 394),3 to 4 months ($ 390),5 to 6 months ($ 382),6 to 7 months ($ 416),7 to 8 months ($ 425) |
| October | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:355 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 384),2 to 3 months ($ 357),3 to 4 months ($ 368),5 to 6 months ($ 356),6 to 7 months ($ 439),8 to 9 months ($ 439) |
| November | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:312 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 392),2 to 3 months ($ 317),4 to 5 months ($ 320),5 to 6 months ($ 331),6 to 7 months ($ 350),7 to 8 months ($ 397),8 to 9 months ($ 418) |
| December | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:480 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 559),4 to 5 months ($ 519),5 to 6 months ($ 484),7 to 8 months ($ 505),8 to 9 months ($ 555),10 to 11 months ($ 617) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a saturday,you will save $7. Conversely,by buying it on a monday,you may end up paying $6 more.
Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City:flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | $ 435 $304 to $1348 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 727 $370 to $1241 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 390 $274 to $668 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 372 $288 to $641 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 594 $386 to $1047 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 342 $281 to $505 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 434 $294 to $871 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 406 $312 to $878 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 367 $274 to $558 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 560 $408 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 685 $532 to $950 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 650 $411 to $1090 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,june,august,september,october,november,december and january are cheaper to travel to Ho Chi Minh City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!