Cheap flights from Changsha to Ho Chi Minh City
There are no direct flights between Changsha Airport and Tan Son Nhat, so every itinerary connects somewhere along the way. Cheap flights from Changsha to Ho Chi Minh City usually involve at least one connection, so connection time matters as much as total travel time. The airlines on this route publish different fare rules, and the difference shows up in bags, meals and changes.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shandong AirlinesSC | with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $149 | Search 6 Nov 2026 |
 China Southern AirlinesCZ | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 9 Jan 2027 | from $155 | Search 9 Jan 2027 |
 Cathay PacificCX | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 9 Jan 2027 | from $164 | Search 9 Jan 2027 |
 Air ChinaCA | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 9 Jan 2027 | from $175 | Search 9 Jan 2027 |
 China Eastern AirlinesMU | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 9 Jan 2027 | from $183 | Search 9 Jan 2027 |
 Shanghai AirlinesFM | with a stop | — | 9 Jan 2027 | from $188 | Search 9 Jan 2027 |
 Sichuan Airlines3U | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 6 Nov 2026 | from $260 | Search 6 Nov 2026 |
 Malaysia AirlinesMH | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 9 Feb 2027 | from $276 | Search 9 Feb 2027 |
 ScootTR | with a stop | — | 9 Jan 2027 | from $283 | Search 9 Jan 2027 |
 Xiamen AirlinesMF | with a stop | — | 9 Feb 2027 | from $289 | Search 9 Feb 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $136.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $149 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $136 | 25 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $139 | 3 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $276 | 9 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $144 | 30 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $219 | 10 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $220 | 23 May 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $315 | 20 Jul 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Changsha | Changsha Airport CSX | 15 km |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Tan Son Nhat SGN | 8 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Start checking fares several weeks ahead, and earlier for December and January when holiday travel tightens availability. November is the cheapest month among those with dated fares on this page, while April and May are usually calmer after the winter peak and July adds school-holiday demand. Weekday departures can offer more connection choices than weekend ones, and the price calendar helps compare the better days.
Airlines and what to expect
The difference a traveller feels is less about the brand and more about what the ticket includes. China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Thai AirAsia, Air China and Juneyao Airlines all appear on this route, and none of them flies it nonstop, so compare connection times, baggage, meals and change rules before paying.
Arriving — Ho Chi Minh City
Arrange your entry documents and airport transfer before you land, because Tan Son Nhat sits in Ho Chi Minh City and traffic into the centre can be slow at peak times. Taxis, ride-hailing and airport buses are the usual ways in; confirm the terminal, keep your arrival details handy, and allow extra time if your flight lands late.
Before you go: Vietnam
- Currency
- VND (₫)
- Power sockets
- Type A, C, F, G · 220 V
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Emergency number
- 113, 114, 115
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +84
- Internet domain
- .vn
- Population of Ho Chi Minh City
- 14.0 M (2024)
- Time zone
- UTC+07 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether your itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is usually your cost.
- Check the connection time and airport, not just the total travel time.
- Check baggage rules for each carrier, since fares on this route include different amounts.
- Check whether meals, seat selection or changes are included in the fare you choose.
- Check passport and Vietnam entry requirements before you travel.
- Check Tan Son Nhat terminal and your transfer plan before you land.
Frequently asked questions
Changsha – Ho Chi Minh City: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $136. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Changsha – Ho Chi Minh City: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines.
Changsha – Ho Chi Minh City: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Changsha to Ho Chi Minh City?
The distance is about 2,049 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 57 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Changsha – Ho Chi Minh City?
Changsha: Changsha Airport (CSX). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat (SGN).
What is the time difference between Changsha and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 h behind Changsha.