How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 45m. The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 10493 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 908. Users have also found prices from R5 169 and R5 919 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vietnam ranges from 0.0 - 340.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 340.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Vietnam when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vietnam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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

When flying from South Africa to Vietnam, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Vietnam 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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Round-trip from	R12 018
One-way from	R6 581
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 860

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13:15-13:50

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam (average of R12 704). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 350). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Vietnam is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Vietnam

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from South Africa to Vietnam by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 583 reviews

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Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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2,0

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Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Emirates

8,1

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3 648 reviews

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8,2

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1 583 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 439 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 583 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 740 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 583 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 021 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 583 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 45m. The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 10493 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Vietnam one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 908. Users have also found prices from R5 169 and R5 919 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Vietnam that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Vietnam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Vietnam?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Vietnam.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Vietnam?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Vietnam 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 South Africa to Vietnam?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam (average of R12 704). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 350). 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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 324	AverageR14 252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 473	AverageR15 381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 593	AverageR13 716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 756	AverageR12 209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 527	AverageR12 998	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR12 611	AverageR13 596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 695	AverageR14 587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 920	AverageR18 901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Vietnam

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