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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,878. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City flights are currently cheapest in March.

Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Ho Chi Minh City.

Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,972
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City is R 3,876. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 3,876.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chennai Airport and Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ho Chi Minh City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ho Chi Minh City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ho Chi Minh City.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know

  • Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your MAA to SGN flight.

  • During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAA and SGN include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Chennai Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near SGN if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.

  • Increase the odds of snagging a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City

  • From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MAA to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.

Explore more of Vietnam

  • Biên Hòa is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.

  • Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.

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