How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?

Departing from Vietnam to South Africa will take you 20h 05m. The distance from Vietnam to South Africa is about 9777 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?

R6 207 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 117 and R7 251, 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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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 23 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	R13 646
One-way from	R7 302

6/11-20/11
4 total stops
69h 45m total
Vietnam to South Africa

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21/3-31/12
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47h 55m total
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Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

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Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 21/3

13:25-8:20

2 stops47h 55m

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Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

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R7 302

Ho Chi Minh CityCape Town

SGN Ho Chi Minh City - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 14/10

9:15-18:55

3 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

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Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

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Sat 12/12

18:05-10:55

2 stops21h 50m

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Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

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Ho Chi Minh CityCape Town

SGN Ho Chi Minh City - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 1/12

23:10-18:15

3 stops48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

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R8 989

HanoiCape Town

HAN Hanoi Noibai - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Hanoi Noibai

Sat 17/10

19:45-14:10

3 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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0:00-6:00

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HanoiJohannesburg

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8:55-15:35

1 stop35h 40m

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Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

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R9 103

Ho Chi Minh CityJohannesburg

SGN Ho Chi Minh City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 29/9

23:30-0:15

3 stops53h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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HanoiJohannesburg

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19:05-3:55

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HanoiCape Town

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HanoiCape Town

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R9 379

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vietnam to South Africa, such as Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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1 492 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

1 492 reviews

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7,6

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1 492 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

3 732 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 492 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 20h 05m. The distance from Vietnam to South Africa is about 9777 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?
R6 207 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 117 and R7 251, 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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