How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 15m. The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 11053 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 628. Users have also found prices from R5 847 and R6 529 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 889
One-way from	R6 388
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 663

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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 614). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 453). 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 39 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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8,2

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1 591 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

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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

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

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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.

Etihad Airways

7,3

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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.

Ethiopian Air

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1 035 reviews

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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.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 15m. The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 11053 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 628. Users have also found prices from R5 847 and R6 529 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 R12 614). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 453). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 844	AverageR12 312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 198	AverageR14 255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 493	AverageR15 107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 626	AverageR13 062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 668	AverageR13 514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 387	AverageR13 696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR11 864	AverageR13 316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 073	AverageR15 226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 832	AverageR19 463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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The best time to book flights from South Africa to Vietnam is 39 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

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