Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamBusan, South Korea

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan

Nonstop flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Busan (PUS) take about 4h 54m (3,523 km). Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $118 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Busan

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

PUS → Busan, booked before you fly

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Vietnam Airlines plane taking off from Ho Chi Minh City airport with urban skyline background. — lounges at Ho Chi Minh City Airport

Ho Chi Minh City Airport · 6 lounges

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Trains, buses and taxi faresPUS to Busan: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Busan →1 drop-off point, from ₩5100.00

Things to book in Busan

All 8 things to do in Busan →

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Busan Museum of Movies

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Airlines flying Ho Chi Minh City to Busan

Carriers on SGN–PUS according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Vietjetnonstop fare seen✈ Vietnam Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Ho Chi Minh City to Busan fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $118 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $106. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$52427 Oct 2026 · Vietnam Airlines	$106 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$14130 Nov 2026 · Vietjet	$109 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026 · Vietjet
Dec 2026	$15225 Dec 2026 · Vietnam Airlines	$108 · 1 stop23 Dec 2026 · Vietjet
Jan 2027	$1584 Jan 2027 · Vietnam Airlines	$155 · 1 stop4 Jan 2027 · Vietjet
Feb 2027	$1181 Feb 2027 · Vietjet	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $106 for October 2026, $108 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Ho Chi Minh City to Busan, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Busan

Based on weather and travel conditions in South Korea

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

Spring and autumn offer mild weather and stunning scenery. Summer (July–August) is hot and rainy; winter is bitterly cold but perfect for ski resorts like Gangwon.

Peak season: April – June, September – November

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Frequently asked questions — Ho Chi Minh City to Busan flights

How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan?

A nonstop flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Busan (PUS) takes about 4h 54m, covering 3,523 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Busan by air?

The great-circle distance between Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Gimhae International Airport is 3,523 km (2,189 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SGN–PUS route include Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SGN–PUS was $118 USD with Vietjet (nonstop), departing 1 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $106 one-way, against $155 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $106 with one stop against $118 nonstop, a saving of $12. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Vietnam to South Korea?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Korea visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Busan?

Spring and autumn offer mild weather and stunning scenery. Summer (July–August) is hot and rainy; winter is bitterly cold but perfect for ski resorts like Gangwon.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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