How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?

Departing from Vietnam to South Africa will take you 16h 35m. 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?

R4 788 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 Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R7 394 and R8 012, 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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Find flight deals from Vietnam to South Africa

Round-trip from	R14 396
One-way from	R4 585
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 498

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39h 50m total
Vietnam to South Africa

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28/11-31/12
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29h 10m total
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Sat 28/11

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vietnam to South Africa (average of R15 644). Flying from Vietnam to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R37 862). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

7,6

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CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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2,0

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

Qatar Airways

7,4

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Cathay Pacific

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

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How long is the flight from Vietnam to South Africa?
Departing from Vietnam to South Africa will take you 16h 35m. 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?
R4 788 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 Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R7 394 and R8 012, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vietnam to South Africa (average of R15 644). Flying from Vietnam to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R37 862). 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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