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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $199. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.$154 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $154, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$155 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$156 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$157 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$157 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$167 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$169 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia and VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$169 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$170 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar, returning Mon, 29 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia and VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$176 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$184 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$190 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$190 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$193 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with VietJet Air and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $225
Jul
from $199
Aug
from $176
Sep
from $155
Oct
from $157
Nov
from $156
Dec
from $194
Jan
from $169
Feb
from $193
Mar
from $170
Apr
from $209
May
from $305

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur

Alternative Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

18km from central Kuala Lumpur
Closest
from $269
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Kuala Lumpur International

46km from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from $154
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Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$154
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week218

Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur is $154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours is the average flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur.
AirAsia, VietJet Air and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur.
As of June 2026, there are 218 flights per week flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur is usually October.
If you're flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.8 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from $154.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, VietJet Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur.

Flying from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours.

  • Kuala Lumpur is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City, where Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most popular route, with 63 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from SGN to KUL is with AirAsia at 21:10. Choose the first departure operated by AirAsia at 08:35 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your SGN to Kuala Lumpur flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can book a direct Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur ticket. Begin your journey at SGN and land at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

  • Top carriers that offer direct flights from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur include:

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from SGN to Kuala Lumpur with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City, SGN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near SGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:

  • Of all flights departing from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 61% touch down on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight is $82. The cheapest price for a return flight is $154. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from SGN to Kuala Lumpur, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from SGN to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Save money on your flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you about 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KUL:

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SGN to Kuala Lumpur.

Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 45 minutes.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SZB. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SGN to Kuala Lumpur flight:

  • Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at SZB will save you money.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. August is the busiest month to travel to Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.

  • Lock in a Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur plane ticket with a departure in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SGN to Kuala Lumpur in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • Once you've booked your flight from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Sky Terrace KL Tower, Petronas Twin Towers and Warisan Merdeka Tower are must-do's during your Kuala Lumpur adventure.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.

  • Around 290 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Raja Maha Mariamman Temple, Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar) and Zaharah Botanic Gardens.

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