Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City in the last two weeks is ₹14,420 (one-way) for Sat 3 Oct, about the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, October is the cheapest and February the dearest.
The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Bangkok, and take from 6h 45m.
Ho Chi Minh City has its best weather from December to March.
Common stops: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, BangkokCheapest airlines lately: AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, THAI, Malaysia Airlines
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Ho Chi Minh City's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹14,420 one-way · Sat 3 Oct | 30° / 24°very wet, 321 mm | Off-season | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | Check live above | 31° / 24°wet, 152 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | Check live above | 31° / 23°some rain, 72 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | Check live above | 32° / 23°mostly dry, 31 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹27,223 one-way · Fri 12 Feb | 34° / 23°dry, 18 mm | Peak | Tet |
| March 2027Best weather | ₹26,658 one-way · Sat 6 Mar | 35° / 25°dry, 20 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 34° / 26°some rain, 86 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 33° / 26°wet, 249 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 32° / 25°very wet, 265 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 25°very wet, 310 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon storms that can flood streets for an hour. Fine... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 25°very wet, 315 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon storms that can flood streets for an hour. Fine... |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 24°very wet, 368 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon storms that can flood streets for an hour. Fine... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 4–10 Feb · expectedTetVietnam's Lunar New Year (day one is 6 Feb; the break is proposed for 4-10 Feb): the biggest holiday of the year. Many shops and restaurants close for up to a week and transport sells out.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City?
Of the months our scanner has priced, October 2026 is the cheapest: ₹14,420 (one-way) for Sat 3 Oct. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City?
Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 6h 45m with a stop.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City?
Recently the cheapest fares were on AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, THAI, Malaysia Airlines and Scoot.
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The best weather in Ho Chi Minh City is from December to March. Dry season: sunny with little rain. March and April get very hot, up to 35°C. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to February. The quietest months are May to October.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Southeast Asia routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 9% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Chennai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.