| Miss International 1979 | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 12, 1979 |
| Venue | Mielparque, Tokyo, Japan |
| Entrants | 43 |
| Withdrawals | Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Switzerland |
| Returns | Malta, Portugal, Thailand, Yugoslavia |
| Winner |
Melanie Marquez |
Miss International 1979 was held on November 12, 1979 at the Mielparque in Tokyo, Japan. The 15-year-old Melanie Marquez earned Philippines' third Miss International crown.