How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?

Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 28h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 55m. The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 9399 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 798. Users have also found prices from R6 021 and R6 723 on Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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	R11 429
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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 R13 007). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 030). 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 64 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, andQatar Airways 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.

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Judith,Sept 2026

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Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qatar Airways

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Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Etihad Airways

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Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?
Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 28h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 55m. The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 9399 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 798. Users have also found prices from R6 021 and R6 723 on Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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 R13 007). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 030). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 164	AverageR14 043	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
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Air China	CheapestR11 996	AverageR13 710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 462	AverageR15 680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 355	AverageR21 599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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