Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo — $173

More than 8 airlines operate flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo, including VietjetAir, 9G Rail, Shenzhen Airlines, Vuelos Economicos Centroamericanos, AirAsia, Scoot, Philippine Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $173, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN) is Ho Chi Minh City’s primary international gateway and a busy full-service hub handling most long-haul, regional and domestic flights; it typically hosts Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways and numerous international carriers. Located about 6–7 km north of District 1, travel to the city center can take 20–45 minutes by taxi or ride-hail, with fares usually in the low-to-mid range for local currency; public buses and ride-share options are also available and can be cheaper but slower. Pros: central location and wide route choice; cons: can be congested during peak periods and facilities may feel crowded.

Tokyo is served primarily by two major airports with distinct roles. Narita International (NRT), located about 60–70 km east of central Tokyo, is typically the main long-haul and international gateway used by legacy carriers and many full-service airlines; travel to the city center usually takes 60–90 minutes by Narita Express or 60–80 minutes by limousine bus, with fares generally in the mid-range for airport rail and bus options. Haneda (HND), much closer at roughly 15–20 km south of downtown, often handles a mix of domestic flights and an increasing number of international services, and can be faster and cheaper to reach—around 20–30 minutes by monorail or Keikyu Line, with modest fares. Narita can feel more oriented toward international transfer convenience but may require longer ground travel, while Haneda is often praised for proximity and ease of transfer to central Tokyo; both airports offer taxis and private transfers at higher cost and vary in amenities and crowding depending on flight schedules.

The cost of a one-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo ranges from $147 (September 2026) to $315 (January 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $177–$196.