In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Ho Chi Minh City. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $826. The month of February is another great option to travel to Ho Chi Minh City, with average flight prices from New Zealand averaging around $915.
In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Ho Chi Minh City is about 60 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are $1,001.
The cheapest day to depart from New Zealand to Ho Chi Minh City is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Ho Chi Minh City on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $992. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from New Zealand because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,096.
Our data shows that the cheapest New Zealand to Ho Chi Minh City flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Ho Chi Minh City at midday for as low as $967. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,235 on average. Flights to Ho Chi Minh City from New Zealand in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
Those flying to Ho Chi Minh City could potentially find better pricing at Cần Thơ Airport (131 km from Ho Chi Minh City city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.