Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — flights from Melbourne to Hanoi
Melbourne, AustraliaHanoi, Vietnam

Flights from Melbourne to Hanoi

Nonstop flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Hanoi (HAN) take about 10h 9m (7,716 km). Vietnam Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $353 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Hanoi: Tan Danh on Pexels.

When you land in Hanoi

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

Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — arriving in Hanoi

Airport transfer

HAN → Hanoi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft taking off into the cloudy sky at Melbourne Airport. — lounges at Melbourne AirportMelbourne Airport · 4 lounges
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Trains, buses and taxi faresHAN to Hanoi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Hanoi →8 drop-off points

Things to book in Hanoi

All 13 things to do in Hanoi →
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Tam Coc Day Trips from Hanoi 5.0 · 4 Tiqets reviews
from €43.74
Day Trips from Hanoi 3.5 · 2 Tiqets reviews
from €3.45
Hanoi Dance Shows
from €6.89
Hanoi Gondola Rides

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Airlines flying Melbourne to Hanoi

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

✈ Vietnam Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Melbourne to Hanoi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $353 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $204. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$81016 Nov 2026 · Vietnam Airlines$334 · 2 stops21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$94331 Dec 2026 · Vietnam Airlines$512 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$48913 Jan 2027 · Vietnam Airlines$209 · 1 stop13 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$37317 Feb 2027 · Vietnam Airlines$204 · 1 stop15 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$35311 Mar 2027 · Vietnam Airlines$279 · 1 stop11 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $204 in February 2027, against $334 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Melbourne to Hanoi, 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 Hanoi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Vietnam

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Vietnam spans multiple climate zones. Hanoi and the north are best Oct–Apr; Ho Chi Minh City is best Nov–Apr. Da Nang is excellent Feb–Aug. The middle has complex weather patterns.

Peak season: October – April

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Frequently asked questions — Melbourne to Hanoi flights

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hanoi?
A nonstop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Hanoi (HAN) takes about 10h 9m, covering 7,716 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 Melbourne from Hanoi by air?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport and Noi Bai International Airport is 7,716 km (4,794 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Hanoi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MEL–HAN route include 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 Melbourne to Hanoi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MEL–HAN was $353 USD with Vietnam Airlines (nonstop), departing 11 Mar 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 Melbourne to Hanoi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $204 one-way, against $512 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Melbourne to Hanoi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $204 with one stop against $353 nonstop, a saving of $149. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Australia to Vietnam?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Vietnam 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 Hanoi?
Vietnam spans multiple climate zones. Hanoi and the north are best Oct–Apr; Ho Chi Minh City is best Nov–Apr. Da Nang is excellent Feb–Aug. The middle has complex weather patterns.

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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