Manila to Ho Chi Minh City: flying it nonstop
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Flying it: nonstop options
- Philippine Airlines flies Manila–Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat, SGN) nonstop: PR591 daily plus PR597 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays in its winter timetable for Oct 25, 2026–Mar 27, 2027 [S1].
- Vietnam Airlines sells Manila–Ho Chi Minh City on its own route page [S2]. The page doesn't show a schedule, so frequency isn't confirmed; check with your airline.
- Cebu Pacific and VietJet are reported to fly the route too (not confirmed on an official page; check with your airline).
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Connection tips if you're continuing on
- Nonstop is the obvious choice; there's no reason to connect elsewhere for this short flight.
- On separate tickets you'd have to enter Vietnam to re-check bags, which needs a visa for US passports (see below).
Passport notes
- US passports: visa needed. Apply for Vietnam's official e-visa before you travel (up to 90 days, single or multiple entry) (see the US passport cheat sheet).
- Philippine passports: Vietnam's rules for Philippine passports aren't covered here; check with your airline.
Sources
- [S1] Philippine Airlines, International Winter Timetable, Oct 25, 2026–Mar 27, 2027 (as of Oct 16, 2026): https://www.philippineairlines.com/content/dam/palportal/migration/feature/timetable/261016-International-W26-as-of-Oct-16-2026.pdf
- [S2] Vietnam Airlines, Manila–Ho Chi Minh City route page: https://www.vietnamairlines.com/en-ph/flights-from-manila-to-ho-chi-minh-city
- [S3] AirAsia Newsroom, AirAsia Philippines to operate all international flights at NAIA Terminal 1 starting March 29 (2026): https://newsroom.airasia.com/stories/2026/2/25/airasia-philippines-to-operate-all-international-flights-at-naia-terminal-1-starting-march-29
- [S4] New NAIA (NNIC), Airline Information / Airlines by Terminal: https://www.newnaia.com.ph/flights/airline-information
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