Flights from Philippines to Vietnam — Visa, Best Time, Routes | 2026

Flights from the Philippines to Vietnam

Vietnam is a fast-growing Filipino tourism corridor — Vietnam Airlines (VN), PAL (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), at VietJet (VJ) operate Manila-to-Saigon at ~21 weekly, plus Manila-to-Hanoi at ~14 weekly. Cebu Pacific launched direct CEB-SGN April 2025. Filipino diaspora ay relatively small (~3,000) — mostly business expats, English teachers, at retirees. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares dip to PHP 8,000-14,000; Pasko at Tet peak at PHP 18,000-26,000. Visa-free 21 days for tourists.

Visa for Philippine passport holders

Vietnam grants Philippine passport holders 21 days visa-free entry for tourism, valid for both Tan Son Nhat (SGN) at Noi Bai (HAN). Just need valid passport (6+ months), return ticket, accommodation proof. No application required. For stays beyond 21 days, e-visa (90-day single or multiple-entry) available online via the official Vietnam Immigration Department portal at ~USD 25-50 (PHP 1,400-2,800), processed in 3 working days. Visa on arrival (VOA) ay older system, mostly replaced ng e-visa. Working visas (DN visa for business, LD for labour) require Vietnamese sponsor company at work permit. TRC (Temporary Residence Card) for long-term residents. This is general information based on public consular guidance — verify current requirements with the Vietnamese Embassy in Manila before booking. Not legal advice.

Routes from PH airports

Best time to fly

Cheapest pockets are late February (post-Tet) through April at September to mid-November. Avoid Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year, late January-mid February) — fares spike 70-100% kasi major travel period sa Vietnam, plus much of the country shuts down. Pasko balikbayan rush (Dec 15-Jan 5) at National Day (September 2) bring uplift. Reunification Day (April 30) at Labor Day (May 1) often bundled — minor uplift. Holy Week sees moderate uplift from Filipino vacationers. School breaks (April-May, October) align sa Filipino vacation cycles. Vietnam’s monsoon varies by region — south (May-October), central (October-December typhoons), north (May-October summer rains). Book 6-10 weeks ahead for off-peak; 12+ for Tet windows.

Currency & on-the-ground budget tips

The Vietnamese dong is among the lowest-value currencies: PHP 1,000 ≈ VND 435,000 (1 VND ≈ PHP 0.0023) as of May 2026. Daily food budget: PHP 200-400 (VND 87,000-174,000) for pho, banh mi, bun cha, com tam, at street food (Ben Thanh Market, Old Quarter Hanoi). Mall meals (Vincom, Saigon Centre) ay PHP 600-1,400. Grab at Be dominate ride-hailing; metered taxis (Vinasun, Mai Linh) reliable. Saigon Metro Line 1 opened recently — limited but useful. Stay sa District 1 (HCMC) or Old Quarter (Hanoi) PHP 1,000-2,500/night. Tipid tip: pho at street stalls PHP 100-150 (VND 40,000-65,000); coffee culture excellent.

FAQ

Magkano ang ticket Manila to Vietnam? Off-peak MNL-SGN ay PHP 8,000-14,000 (VND 3.5M-6.1M) roundtrip. Pasko at Tet hit PHP 18,000-26,000.

Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Vietnam? Oo po — 21 days visa-free. Longer stays under e-visa (90-day, USD 25-50).

SGN ba o HAN ang dapat piliin? Saigon (SGN) for southern Vietnam/business; Hanoi (HAN) for north + Halong Bay.

Bagong CEB-SGN flight ba meron? Oo, Cebu Pacific launched April 2025, ~4x weekly direct.

Related

• Cebu Pacific carrier guide →
• Philippine Airlines carrier guide →
• Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) →
• Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →

Updated 9 May 2026. About the author →.