RM 248 Find Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• VietJet Air
• Vietnam Airlines

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• VietJet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 72–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 549 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 642, a difference of RM 94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 11%, and Night flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Suria KLCC. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur:

• Earliest: departs at 07:35 and lands at 09:35
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 00:05.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of RM 610. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur takes 2h 00m, covering 1,632 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 282, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Vietnam Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 82% on time
• Vietnam Airlines: 71% on time
• VietJet Air: 66% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 70% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City (Malaysia Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

· Suria Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Agtran
· WAHDAH

Return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 475 to RM 800, with an average of RM 610 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 475 counts as a good deal.