Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai — $96

The Ho Chi Minh City — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including VietjetAir, Spring Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Jetstar Pacific Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $96. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Tan Son Nhat (SGN) is Ho Chi Minh City's primary international gateway and usual choice for most inbound and outbound travelers, serving full-service carriers and many regional budget airlines. Located about 6–8 km from District 1, it can be reached in roughly 20–40 minutes by taxi depending on traffic; ride-hailing and airport limousine buses are also common with fares typically ranging from modest to moderate. The airport tends to be convenient for central hotels and has a wide array of facilities, though peak-hour congestion and occasional delays can affect comfort. For budget-focused itineraries or less frequent domestic connections, travelers may compare schedules and prices before booking. Can Gio / Other secondary airfields: Ho Chi Minh City’s air services are concentrated at Tan Son Nhat, while smaller airfields in the wider region cater mainly to general aviation, military, or charter operations rather than regular commercial traffic. These facilities can be useful for private flights or specific corporate charters and are usually located further from the central districts, with limited passenger amenities and transport links. Travelers should expect fewer scheduled services and potentially higher per-passenger costs when using non-commercial airfields; convenience and ground connectivity are typically more limited than at the main airport.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) functions as the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and intercontinental flights and typically used by flag carriers and major global airlines. It lies about 30–40 km east of downtown; the Maglev or airport express takes roughly 30–45 minutes (fares are usually higher than local transit), while taxis and ride-shares can take 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. Pudong offers extensive amenities but can feel larger and less convenient for quick city access. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) is a domestic and regional gateway favored by budget and full-service Chinese carriers, located around 13–16 km west of the center. Ground links include the metro (Line 2/10) in about 20–30 minutes for modest fares, regional rail and taxis typically 25–45 minutes. Hongqiao is generally quicker for downtown access and transfers to China’s high-speed rail network, though it handles fewer international options.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is $94 (January 2027), while the maximum is $131 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $113–$114.