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Cheap flights from South Africa to Vietnam from R5 638

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SGN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Vietnam

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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 18 May 2026.

Tue 19/512:40
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/52:00
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 193
Sat 19/914:45
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/919:30
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 310
Thu 23/712:40
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/78:45
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R11 344
Tue 24/1113:45
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/128:55
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R11 410
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
SGN
1 stop37h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/620:00
SGN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 577
Sat 13/612:40
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/619:30
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 610
Wed 17/613:15
CPT
-
SGN
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/620:00
SGN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R11 710
Sat 10/1014:45
JNB
-
HAN
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/1019:30
HAN
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R11 710
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
SGN
1 stop37h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/620:00
SGN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R11 827
Thu 3/913:15
CPT
-
HAN
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/98:45
HAN
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R11 877
Mon 2/1112:35
CPT
-
SGN
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/118:55
SGN
-
CPT
1 stop30h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R11 894
Sun 7/619:30
CPT
-
HAN
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/616:55
HAN
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R11 894

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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 310

One-way from

R5 638

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 528
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • South Africa to Vietnam
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • South Africa to Vietnam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 990 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 236 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 18 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

14:45-7:15

1 stop35h 30m

Hanoi Noibai

Sat 17/10

19:30-15:20

1 stop24h 50m

R11 710

Cape TownHo Chi Minh City

CPT - SGN

CPTSGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

19:30-13:50

1 stop37h 20m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 21/6

20:00-10:15

1 stop19h 15m

R11 827

DurbanHo Chi Minh City

DUR - SGN

DURSGN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/9

12:05-13:50

2 stops20h 45m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 19/9

20:00-10:35

2 stops19h 35m

R12 077

JohannesburgHanoi

JNB - HAN

JNBHAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

12:40-13:55

1 stop20h 15m

Hanoi Noibai

Sun 14/6

16:55-4:00

1 stop16h 05m

R12 495
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:45-13:50

1 stop18h 05m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 17/10

20:00-9:00

1 stop18h 00m

R12 678

Cape TownHo Chi Minh City

CPT - SGN

CPTSGN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

19:30-13:50

1 stop37h 20m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 14/6

20:00-13:10

1 stop22h 10m

R13 112

Cape TownHanoi

CPT - HAN

CPTHAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

13:15-13:55

1 stop19h 40m

Hanoi Noibai

Thu 17/9

19:30-10:15

1 stop19h 45m

R13 412

Cape TownHo Chi Minh City

CPT - SGN

CPTSGN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:15-18:50

2 stops24h 35m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 30/6

20:00-17:30

1 stop26h 30m

R13 879

Cape TownHo Chi Minh City

CPT - SGN

CPTSGN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

12:35-13:05

1 stop19h 30m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 16/11

16:40-10:30

2 stops22h 50m

R13 979

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

12:40-13:50

1 stop20h 10m

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 18/9

20:00-15:20

1 stop24h 20m

R14 096

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Deals found on 17/5

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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

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 78 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam (average of R12 728). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 485). 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 18 May 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
1 518 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 332 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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 fly from South Africa to Vietnam in about 35h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from South Africa to Vietnam is about 9868 km.

  • 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 691. Users have also found prices from R5 014 and R7 079 on Emirates 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Vietnam (average of R12 728). Flying from South Africa to Vietnam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 485). 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 18 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 242AverageR12 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 680AverageR13 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 699AverageR15 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 372AverageR12 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 775AverageR13 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 879AverageR15 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 581AverageR13 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 746AverageR14 032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 987AverageR17 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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