Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City — $176

The route Tokyo — Ho Chi Minh City is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including VietjetAir, Scoot, Jeju Air, AirAsia X, Sky Regional Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Thai AirAsia X, Peach, China Eastern Airlines, Air Busan, Cebu Pacific, and Thai AirAsia. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $176) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Tokyo is served mainly by two airports. Haneda (HND) functions as the city’s primary domestic and growing international hub, favored for its proximity to central Tokyo — typically around 20–30 minutes by train or monorail (¥500–¥1,000) and 30–60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. It usually hosts full-service carriers and many late-evening domestic rotations, so fares can be competitive but sometimes higher for last-minute international flights. Narita (NRT), farther out, acts as the primary long-haul gateway and budget carrier base; travel to central Tokyo commonly takes 60–90 minutes by express train or shuttle (¥1,000–¥3,000) and longer by road. Narita often offers cheaper long-haul options and low-cost carrier routes but adds transit time. Both airports provide frequent bus, rail, and taxi links, luggage services, and comfortable lounges; Haneda is typically more convenient for quick city access, while Narita can be better value for international itineraries despite the extra transfer time.

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN) is Ho Chi Minh City’s main international hub, handling most long-haul and regional services and a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways. Located about 7–8 km north of District 1, the airport is usually reachable by taxi or ride-hailing in roughly 20–40 minutes depending on traffic; fares can often be in the range of a few USD to around $10–15. Public bus routes and airport shuttles are available for budget travelers, though journeys can take longer. Pros: convenient for central hotels and many flight choices; cons: can be crowded and subject to heavy traffic delays at peak times. Long Thanh International (future/expanding hub) is being developed east of Ho Chi Minh City to serve as a larger international gateway and to relieve pressure on Tan Son Nhat; while some future services may shift here, most regular passenger flights currently still operate at SGN. The site is approximately 40–50 km from downtown and is expected to be accessible by road, dedicated bus links and planned rail connections; travel times can vary from about 45 minutes to over an hour by car and may cost more than city-center taxis when it becomes fully operational. Pros: designed for higher capacity and modern facilities; cons: currently farther from the city and not yet the primary choice for most travelers.

In different months, ticket prices from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City vary: minimum — $170 (October 2026), maximum — $282 (February 2027). Typically, the flight costs $209–$420.