🇻🇳 SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
722 mi
HAN 🇻🇳
Hanoi (Soc Son)

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (Soc Son) Flights

Tan Son Nhat International Airport Noi Bai International Airport 7 airlines

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The Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (Soc Son) route connects Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in VN with Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in VN. This short-haul flight covers approximately 722 miles (1162 km) with a typical flight time of 1h 49m. This route is served by 7 airlines: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways and others. AirportRoutes has tracked 150 unique flight numbers on this route.

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About This Route

Route Overview

The Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) → Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) air route spans 722 miles (1,162 km), linking Vietnam’s commercial hub with its political and cultural capital. It’s one of the country’s busiest domestic corridors, typically taking about 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes nonstop, making it far faster than rail or road. Travelers choose this route for efficient business trips, weekend city breaks, and easy connections to northern Vietnam, including Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, and Sapa via onward transport from Hanoi. Frequent daily departures and competitive fares help keep schedules flexible, while the short flight time makes it practical even for tight itineraries. Expect smooth point-to-point flying with high load factors, especially around holidays.

Travel Tips

Book early for the best deals: one-way fares commonly range from 900,000–2,500,000 VND (about $36–$100 USD) depending on season, baggage, and carrier. Choose morning flights to reduce delay risk and maximize time in Hanoi. At SGN, allow extra time for traffic to Tan Son Nhat and for security queues; arriving 90–120 minutes before departure is prudent. At HAN, note that arrivals are straightforward, but ride-hailing pickup points can be crowded—consider pre-booked transfers if landing late. Pack a light layer: cabins can feel cool, and Hanoi’s winter evenings are noticeably colder than Ho Chi Minh City. Expect standard domestic service; bring snacks if flying a low-cost option and confirm baggage allowances before paying.

Destination Highlights

Hanoi (Soc Son) offers a gateway to the capital’s layered history and northern landscapes. In central Hanoi, the Old Quarter is ideal for street food and colonial-era streetscapes, while Hoan Kiem Lake anchors evening walks and cafés. Key cultural stops include the Temple of Literature, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. For cuisine, prioritize pho, bun cha, cha ca, and egg coffee—best sampled in the Old Quarter and nearby districts like Ba Dinh and Dong Da. Soc Son District itself is known for greener escapes and the Soc Temple (Den Soc) area, popular for day trips. Use Hanoi as a base for easy excursions to Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, and craft villages around the Red River Delta.

Best Time to Fly

For comfortable weather, fly October–April, when Hanoi is cooler and drier; November–March can be chilly and misty. May–September is hot and humid with heavier rain, often bringing lower fares. Pricing peaks around Tet (late Jan–Feb) and major holidays, when one-way tickets can rise to 2,000,000–3,500,000 VND ($80–$140 USD) if booked late. Shoulder months like October and April often balance pleasant conditions with better availability. Notable periods include Tet festivities in Hanoi and autumn weekends when the city’s lakeside areas are especially popular.

AI-Generated Content: This information was compiled using AI from web sources on Dec 25, 2025. Content may not be current; please verify with airlines before booking.

Departure Airport

Tan Son Nhat International Airport

ICAO Code:
VVTS
IATA Code:
SGN
City:
🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City
Country:
VN
Elevation:
33 ft

Destination Airport

Noi Bai International Airport

ICAO Code:
VVNB
IATA Code:
HAN
City:
🇻🇳 Hanoi (Soc Son)
Country:
VN
Elevation:
39 ft

7

Operators

150

Tracked Flights

722

Miles

1h 49m

Flight Duration

Route Map

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Flight route map from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (Soc Son)
Map data © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

Operating Airlines

Airline ICAO IATA
VietJet Air VJC VJ
Vietnam Airlines HVN VN
Bamboo Airways BAV QH
Vietravel Airlines VAG VU
Skypower Airlines SPQ 9G
Pacific Airlines PIC BL
China Airlines CAL CI

Flight Schedule Pattern

Day Flights Observed Frequency Activity
Monday 170 15%
Tuesday 195 17%
Wednesday 152 14%
Thursday 175 16%
Friday 142 13%
Saturday 142 13%
Sunday 148 13%

Pattern Analysis

150 Tracked Flights:
Data Points: 1124
API observations used to build this analysis
Weekdays: 834 flights
Weekend: 290 flights
Business Route More active on weekdays

All Flight Routes

7 Routes
Note: This table shows aggregated route data by airline. Each airline may operate multiple daily flights at different times. See the "Spotted Departure Times" section below for all observed departure times.
Airline Flight Numbers Aircraft Type Typical Time Days Active Last Seen Status
A321 21:10 9:10 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Jul 6, 2026 Active
- B744 -
M T W T F S S
Nov 12, 2025 Active
A321 05:00 5:00 AM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Jun 4, 2026 Active
A321 06:30 6:30 AM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Jun 4, 2026 Active
VietJet Air
VJC / VJ
A321 14:10 2:10 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Jun 22, 2026 Active
350 15:00 3:00 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Jun 29, 2026 Active
A321 05:45 5:45 AM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Jun 15, 2026 Active
Total Routes: 7
Active Routes: 7
Unique Airlines: 7
Aircraft Types: 8

Spotted Departure Times

Departure Time Operator ICAO IATA
05:00 5:00 AM Pacific Airlines PIC BL
05:45 5:45 AM Vietravel Airlines VAG VU
06:30 6:30 AM Skypower Airlines SPQ 9G
14:10 2:10 PM VietJet Air VJC VJ
15:00 3:00 PM Vietnam Airlines HVN VN
21:10 9:10 PM Bamboo Airways BAV QH

Time Information

Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (VVTS - Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).

Total Departure Times: 6
Time Range:
05:00 - 21:10
These are typical departure times observed from actual flights. Times may vary by season and schedule changes.