Vietnam Air Freight Rates — 2025 Rate Guide
Current air freight rates from Vietnam to the USA, Europe, and Asia. Chargeable weight, fuel surcharges, and what affects your rate.
Need cargo fast? Air freight from Vietnam moves in 4–8 days to the USA. Get a real-time rate.
Air Freight Rates at a Glance
$3–$9/kg
Economy Air Freight
$6–$14/kg
Express Courier
Weekly
Rate Changes
Volumetric
Chargeable Weight Formula
Vietnam Air Freight Rate Table
📦 Chargeable Weight Formula:
Chargeable Weight = max(actual weight, volumetric weight)
Volumetric weight = L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6,000
Always calculate both — you pay whichever is higher.
| Route | Economy Air (/kg) | Express (/kg) | Transit (Economy) | Transit (Express) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam → USA (West Coast) | $4–$9 | $7–$14 | 4–7 days | 2–4 days |
| Vietnam → USA (East Coast) | $4–$9 | $7–$14 | 5–8 days | 3–5 days |
| Vietnam → UK/Germany | $3–$7 | $6–$12 | 4–7 days | 2–4 days |
| Vietnam → Australia | $3–$6 | $5–$10 | 3–6 days | 2–4 days |
| Vietnam → Japan/Korea | $3–$6 | $5–$10 | 2–4 days | 1–2 days |
| Vietnam → Singapore | $2–$4 | $4–$8 | 1–2 days | Next day |
Surcharges & Additional Fees
Air Freight Surcharges: Base rates are only part of the cost. Air freight surcharges typically add 20–40% on top of the base rate:
- FSC (Fuel Surcharge): Varies monthly with jet fuel prices — typically $0.50–$1.50/kg
- SSC (Security Surcharge): $0.10–$0.30/kg
- AWB Fee: $15–$30 flat per shipment (Air Waybill issuance)
- Destination handling charges: $50–$150 flat at US airport
Air Freight Tips for Vietnam
Optimize Your Packaging
Reduce volumetric weight by minimizing dead space in cartons. Tighter packing = lower chargeable weight = lower cost.
Air vs Ocean Breakeven
For most cargo, the air-vs-ocean breakeven is around 150–200 kg. Below that, air is often surprisingly competitive when you factor in speed and inventory savings.
Airport of Departure
SGN (Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat) has the most carrier options. HAN (Hanoi) serves northern Vietnam suppliers. Both are well-connected.
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