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$114+ Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Haneda (HND)

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SGN — HND
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda are usually found in June or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:25 amSGN - HND
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/12:30 amHND - SGN
Nonstop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$305
This Juneyao Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Juneyao Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1212:25 amSGN - HND
1 stop22h 40mJuneyao Airlines
Sun 11/232:15 amHND - SGN
1 stop23h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 10/16$319
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:20 pmSGN - HND
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/711:55 pmHND - SGN
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$322
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:20 pmSGN - HND
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/54:40 pmHND - SGN
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$330
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:20 pmSGN - HND
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:50 amHND - SGN
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$336
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:25 amSGN - HND
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/122:30 amHND - SGN
Nonstop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$338
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:15 pmSGN - HND
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/122:30 amHND - SGN
Nonstop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:35 amSGN - HND
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/242:30 amHND - SGN
Nonstop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:35 amSGN - HND
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/302:30 amHND - SGN
Nonstop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$350
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:15 pmSGN - HND
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/910:45 amHND - SGN
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:35 amSGN - HND
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/62:30 amHND - SGN
Nonstop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$352

Cheap flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Haneda (HND). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$114
(AirAsia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo Haneda flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo Haneda flights.
From Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda
One-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport that are best for you.

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Ho Chi Minh City

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Price

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 11/12

12:25 am-1:05 am

1 stop22h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 11/23

2:15 am-11:25 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$319

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 11/2

8:05 pm-1:00 am

2 stops26h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 11/8

11:55 pm-8:50 am

1 stop10h 55m

$355

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 10/26

11:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/12

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$375

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 11/21

11:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 12/5

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$386

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 11/20

7:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 12/1

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$386

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 11/20

7:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 12/4

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$386

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 1/10

7:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/19

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$386

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 11/12

11:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 11/24

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$386

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 11/15

11:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 11/25

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$386

Ho Chi Minh CityTokyo

SGN - HND

SGNHND

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 11/21

11:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/3

10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$386

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Deals found on 10/16

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo Haneda Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo Haneda Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo Haneda Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo Haneda Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo Haneda Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Haneda from Ho Chi Minh City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport (average of $182). Flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SGN to HND?

Find hourly flight availability from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 73% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport?

The best insider tips for Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals, ideal for international routes.


Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding for ultimate comfort.

Japan Airlines

Economy class offers 34 inches of legroom and seat-back screens for entertainment.


JAL provides free checked bags for international flights, with two bags allowed per passenger.

ANA

ANA's business class offers lie-flat seats and a chef-curated menu for enhanced comfort.


Premium economy includes dedicated check-in and lounge access for a smoother travel experience.

Read more about ANAby Marisa Garcia
Airports
SGN

For a stress-free departure, use the VIP channel at security if flying business class to avoid long lines.

Read more about SGNby Gabriel Leigh
HND

Use the Keikyu Line or Monorail for quick access to Tokyo from Haneda, taking about 13 minutes.

Read more about HNDby Gabriel Leigh
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Expert on SGN and HND

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Reviews of airlines servicing Haneda

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Haneda. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Haneda. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda?

    Located just 4.5 mi from the city center, Ho Chi Minh City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tokyo Haneda from Ho Chi Minh City. Booking flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tokyo Haneda should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily outbound flights to Tokyo Haneda from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport?

    Juneyao Airlines and Cathay Pacific can get you from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport in just under 7h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h. Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo Haneda Airport are separated by a distance of 2685 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport round-trip from $202. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Japan Airlines, from $304, and ANA, from $320. VietJet Air is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport are VietJet Air (88%), Vietnam Airlines (77%) and ANA (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport?

    While on average a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport is generally $1,019, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Ho Chi Minh City - Tokyo Haneda), you can expect to pay $244 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport (average of $182). Flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Haneda

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VietJet AirCheapest$202Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$304Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$320Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$339Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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