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Cheap flights from South Africa to Vietnam from R5 977

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SGN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Vietnam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Vietnam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Tue 14/414:30
JNB
-
HAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/423:20
HAN
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R10 438
Sun 12/48:20
JNB
-
HAN
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/423:20
HAN
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R10 655
Sun 5/49:45
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/48:25
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R10 771
Thu 16/414:30
JNB
-
HAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/423:20
HAN
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R10 855
Sun 5/49:45
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/420:40
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R10 971
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/37:40
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R11 038
Sun 12/48:20
JNB
-
HAN
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/423:20
HAN
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R11 054
Sun 19/414:30
JNB
-
HAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/423:20
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R11 387
Thu 19/312:35
CPT
-
SGN
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/38:55
SGN
-
CPT
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3R11 471
Mon 13/422:50
JNB
-
HAN
2 stops34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/423:20
HAN
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R11 537
Fri 24/49:50
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop15h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/620:40
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R11 570
Wed 8/413:15
CPT
-
SGN
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/49:55
SGN
-
CPT
1 stop36h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R11 637

Find flight deals from South Africa to Vietnam

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Vietnam flight deals. Data was last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 438

One-way from

R5 977

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 469
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • South Africa to Vietnam
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • South Africa to Vietnam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 533 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 337 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Vietnam that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-14:00

1 stop18h 15m

Hanoi Noibai

Fri 22/5

9:35-16:10

1 stop35h 35m

R12 586

Cape TownHanoi

CPT - HAN

CPTHAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

10:40-15:05

2 stops23h 25m

Hanoi Noibai

Mon 10/8

12:40-9:25

2 stops25h 45m

R13 219

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

20:40-8:05

1 stop30h 25m

Hanoi Noibai

Mon 8/6

19:30-16:10

1 stop25h 40m

R13 485

Cape TownHo Chi Minh City

CPT - SGN

CPTSGN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

10:40-17:15

2 stops25h 35m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 14/6

9:15-9:25

2 stops29h 10m

R13 935
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

19:50-17:15

1 stop16h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 27/7

9:15-18:35

1 stop14h 20m

R13 968

Cape TownHo Chi Minh City

CPT - SGN

CPTSGN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:00-8:25

1 stop38h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 30/6

20:00-17:30

1 stop26h 30m

R14 684

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

16:50-13:50

2 stops40h 00m

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 18/6

20:00-14:20

2 stops23h 20m

R14 784

Cape TownHanoi

CPT - HAN

CPTHAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

10:40-17:40

2 stops26h 00m

Hanoi Noibai

Thu 13/8

20:00-9:25

2 stops18h 25m

R14 867

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:45-14:00

1 stop18h 15m

Hanoi Noibai

Tue 28/4

10:55-8:50

2 stops26h 55m

R14 983

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

14:45-13:50

1 stop18h 05m

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 18/6

20:00-9:00

1 stop18h 00m

R15 083

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Vietnam

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam (average of R9 007). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 321). 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 Vietnam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vietnam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Vietnam. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
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
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
970 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Vietnam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Vietnam?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and RwandAir fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 18h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 45m. The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 9868 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 R4 681. Users have also found prices from R5 004 and R6 792 on Emirates and Singapore Airlines, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam (average of R9 007). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 321). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Vietnam

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Vietnam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 222AverageR12 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 604AverageR13 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 677AverageR15 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 916AverageR15 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 746AverageR12 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 752AverageR12 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 556AverageR13 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 721AverageR14 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 921AverageR16 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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