How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?

Departing from Vietnam to South Africa will take you 17h 15m. The distance from Vietnam to South Africa is about 9868 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?

R5 098 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R7 221 and R7 244, 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 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.

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.

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Best flights from Vietnam to South Africa
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 23 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from Vietnam to South Africa

Round-trip from	R12 084
One-way from	R6 635
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R34 985

Etihad Airways
3/12-8/12
2 total stops
44h 30m total
Vietnam to South Africa

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1/12-31/12
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39h 55m total
Vietnam to South Africa

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Wed 4/11

10:25-8:25

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HanoiJohannesburg

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HanoiCape Town

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HanoiJohannesburg

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8:15-8:25

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HanoiJohannesburg

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HanoiJohannesburg

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HanoiJohannesburg

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HanoiJohannesburg

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 525 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 525 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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1 525 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 709 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 525 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?
Departing from Vietnam to South Africa will take you 17h 15m. The distance from Vietnam to South Africa is about 9868 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?
R5 098 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R7 221 and R7 244, 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.

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