Flying from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport (VCA): What you need to know
Can Tho is four hours behind Melbourne. Can Tho International Airport is located in Can Tho, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VCA.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to VCA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is an option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VCA flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near VCA:
Getting from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to central Can Tho
Can Tho International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Can Tho. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
Currently, RM1,434 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,342. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to VCA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to VCA.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport (VCA). Visit Can Tho in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Can Tho is March, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Melbourne to VCA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Can Tho
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Can Tho right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Can Tho International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Can Tho when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Cai Rang Floating Market followed by Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've seen Can Tho. Around 161 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
La Gi is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 274 kilometres east of Can Tho. No trip is complete without visiting Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết.
