How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?

Departing from Vietnam to South Africa will take you 18h 20m. The distance from Vietnam to South Africa is about 9399 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vietnam to South Africa one-way?

R9 868 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Eastern, with prices starting from R12 581 and R13 973, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vietnam to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from Vietnam in September are about R17 770 on average during September, but can be found for as low as R10 960.

Can I find deals for flights from Vietnam to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Vietnam to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Vietnam to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vietnam to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Vietnam to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vietnam to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R9 603+ Cheap Flights from Vietnam to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Vietnam to South Africa

Round-trip from	R14 414
One-way from	R9 603
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R14 713

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13/2-17/2
4 total stops
36h 25m total
Vietnam to South Africa

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21/12
2 total stops
43h 05m total
Vietnam to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 509 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 507 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Vietnam to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vietnam to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Sat 25/1018:20SGN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/1111:05JNB - SGN

1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/8R14 801

Thu 9/1018:20SGN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 16/1011:20JNB - SGN

1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R14 907

Wed 8/1019:05HAN - JNB

1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 15/1011:20JNB - HAN

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R15 083

Fri 17/1010:55HAN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Fri 31/1011:05JNB - HAN

1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R15 101

Fri 17/1011:10HAN - JNB

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1011:05JNB - HAN

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R15 171

Wed 8/1014:10HAN - JNB

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 15/1022:50JNB - HAN

2 stops33h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/8R15 524

Tue 26/820:55SGN - JNB

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/913:55JNB - SGN

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R15 718

Fri 26/910:55HAN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Mon 13/1011:20JNB - HAN

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/8R15 999

Wed 8/1019:45HAN - JNB

3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/109:50JNB - HAN

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R16 158

Thu 9/1019:40SGN - JNB

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1010:05JNB - SGN

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R16 563

Thu 25/91:30HAN - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEmirates

Mon 13/1010:05JNB - HAN

1 stop22h 10mEmirates

Deal found 24/8R16 810

Thu 18/1219:35SGN - JNB

1 stop17h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 4/111:05JNB - SGN

1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R16 916

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Vietnam to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Fri 13/214:10HAN - JNB

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 17/214:30JNB - HAN

2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/8R14 414

Sat 25/1018:20SGN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/1111:05JNB - SGN

1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/8R14 801

Fri 17/1011:10HAN - JNB

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1011:05JNB - HAN

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R15 171

Sat 14/219:40SGN - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 21/220:20JNB - SGN

1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R16 546

Thu 25/91:30HAN - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEmirates

Mon 13/1010:05JNB - HAN

1 stop22h 10mEmirates

Deal found 24/8R16 810

Thu 9/1018:20SGN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 16/1011:20JNB - SGN

1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R14 907

Wed 8/1014:10HAN - JNB

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 15/1022:50JNB - HAN

2 stops33h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/8R15 524

Wed 8/1019:45HAN - JNB

3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/109:50JNB - HAN

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R16 158

Wed 8/1019:05HAN - JNB

1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 15/1011:20JNB - HAN

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R15 083

Fri 13/217:25SGN - CPT

2 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/212:35CPT - SGN

1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R16 405

Wed 11/28:55SGN - CPT

2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 15/212:35CPT - SGN

1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/8R18 114

Fri 17/1010:55HAN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Fri 31/1011:05JNB - HAN

1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R15 101

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Vietnam to South Africa. Data last updated 26 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 26/820:55SGN - JNB

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/913:55JNB - SGN

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R15 718

Tue 26/813:45SGN - JNB

1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 17/911:20JNB - SGN

1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R16 933

Tue 26/823:50SGN - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEmirates

Thu 4/910:05JNB - SGN

1 stop23h 25mEmirates

Deal found 24/8R83 098

Thu 11/920:05SGN - CPT

2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/916:35CPT - SGN

1 stop42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R16 951

Thu 11/917:10SGN - CPT

1 stop23h 25mEmirates

Thu 25/918:25CPT - SGN

1 stop20h 35mEmirates

Deal found 24/8R21 215

Thu 25/91:30HAN - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEmirates

Mon 13/1010:05JNB - HAN

1 stop22h 10mEmirates

Deal found 24/8R16 810

Fri 26/910:55HAN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Mon 13/1011:20JNB - HAN

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/8R15 999

Fri 26/914:50HAN - JNB

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/108:20JNB - HAN

2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/8R17 427

Fri 26/910:55HAN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1022:20JNB - HAN

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R19 665

Fri 26/91:30HAN - JNB

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

Sat 27/922:20JNB - HAN

1 stop33h 55mEmirates

Deal found 25/8R20 422

Fri 26/98:45HAN - JNB

1 stop29h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 13/1020:35JNB - HAN

2 stops36h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/8R20 510

One-way flights from Vietnam to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Vietnam to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Sun 21/1217:35SGN - JNB

2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R9 603

Sun 21/1219:35SGN - JNB

1 stop17h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/8R9 868

Sat 10/120:10SGN - JNB

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R10 854

Sat 10/111:05HAN - JNB

1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R11 964

Sat 20/122:50SGN - JNB

1 stop33h 50mAir China

Deal found 26/8R12 581

Sat 10/17:15SGN - JNB

1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/8R12 969

Sat 20/122:10SGN - JNB

2 stops35h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 26/8R13 515

Sat 10/120:25HAN - JNB

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R13 533

Sat 10/116:15SGN - CPT

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R13 832

Fri 9/12:45HAN - JNB

2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 24/8R13 973

Fri 9/10:25HAN - JNB

1 stop25h 10mEmirates

Deal found 24/8R14 326

Fri 9/12:10SGN - JNB

2 stops35h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 24/8R14 502

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HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

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Hanoi Noibai

Fri 13/2

14:10-3:55

2 stops18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:30-13:10

2 stops17h 40m

R14 414

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN - JNB

SGNJNB

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 25/10

18:20-7:40

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-10:35

1 stop18h 30m

R14 801

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN - JNB

SGNJNB

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 9/10

18:20-7:40

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-10:05

1 stop17h 45m

R14 907

HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

HANJNB

Hanoi Noibai

Wed 8/10

19:05-7:40

1 stop17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

11:20-18:05

1 stop25h 45m

R15 083

HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

HANJNB

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 17/10

10:55-7:40

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

11:05-10:05

1 stop18h 00m

R15 101

HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

HANJNB

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 17/10

11:10-7:40

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

11:05-20:25

2 stops28h 20m

R15 171

HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

HANJNB

Hanoi Noibai

Wed 8/10

14:10-3:55

2 stops18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

22:50-13:10

2 stops33h 20m

R15 524

HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

HANJNB

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 26/9

10:55-7:40

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

11:20-18:05

1 stop25h 45m

R15 999

HanoiJohannesburg

HAN - JNB

HANJNB

Hanoi Noibai

Wed 8/10

19:45-3:55

3 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

9:50-15:50

2 stops25h 00m

R16 158

Ho Chi Minh CityCape Town

SGN - CPT

SGNCPT

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 13/2

17:25-13:00

2 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

12:35-7:15

1 stop37h 40m

R16 405

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vietnam to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vietnam to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Vietnam to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from VN to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vietnam to South Africa as you normally would.

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Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 318 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 318 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 318 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

977 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 608 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?
Departing from Vietnam to South Africa will take you 18h 20m. The distance from Vietnam to South Africa is about 9399 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vietnam to South Africa one-way?
R9 868 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Eastern, with prices starting from R12 581 and R13 973, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Vietnam to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Vietnam to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Vietnam to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vietnam to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Vietnam to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vietnam to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vietnam to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vietnam to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Vietnam to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Vietnam to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	CheapestR10 968	AverageR21 352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 640	AverageR19 351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 344	AverageR16 557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR16 209	AverageR18 460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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