Month-by-month flight prices, weather and crowds for Vietnam, scored for travellers flying from Melbourne.
The short answer
The best time to fly to Vietnam from Melbourne is November, when good weather, manageable crowds and competitive fares line up. The Window Score peaks at 81/100 in November. Flights are usually cheapest in June (around A$474 return).
Window Score blends weather, crowds, flight price and AUD strength. Higher is better.
| Month | Window Score | Avg temp | Rainfall | Crowds | Avg return fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69Great | 16°C | 41mm | Busy | A$1,370 |
| February | 70Great | 18°C | 28mm | Busy | A$787 |
| March | 71Great | 21°C | 58mm | Moderate crowds | A$605 |
| April | 70Great | 25°C | 102mm | Low crowds | A$646 |
| May | 49Fair | 27°C | 230mm | Low crowds | A$474 |
| June | 40Fair | 29°C | 228mm | Low crowds | A$474 |
| July | 37Fair | 29°C | 267mm | Moderate crowds | A$765 |
| August | 39Fair | 28°C | 320mm | Low crowds | A$1,009 |
| September | 60Good | 27°C | 242mm | Low crowds | A$858 |
| October | 71Great | 25°C | 121mm | Moderate crowds | A$777 |
| NovemberBest | 81Excellent | 21°C | 57mm | Moderate crowds | A$747 |
| December | 65Great | 17°C | 35mm | Busy | A$1,464 |
Vietnam is long and thin, 1,600 kilometres from top to bottom, and the differences between north and south are significant enough to feel like two countries. Hanoi has French colonial architecture, misty lakes, and Old Quarter streets unchanged for a century. Ho Chi Minh City is louder and faster. Ha Long Bay and Hoi An sit between them as two of Southeast Asia's most iconic stops.
The food changes as you move through the country: pho in the north, banh mi and broken rice in the south, the white rose dumplings and cao lau of Hoi An in the middle.
November is the best month to fly from Melbourne to Vietnam, when weather, crowds and fares align. The Window Score peaks at 81/100 in November.
June, with return fares from Melbourne averaging around A$474, roughly 43% below the Vietnam yearly average.
Return fares range from about A$474 in June up to A$1,464 in peak months. Booking in a lower-priced month can save hundreds.
Yes. Direct flights are available on this route in at least some months. Connections may be cheaper in others.
See the full interactive breakdown on the Vietnam dashboard or browse all destinations. Peak month: November (81/100).
