How to find cheap flights to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Currently, R 5,987 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SGN for R 11,172.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Ho Chi Minh City, where Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure a good deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Ho Chi Minh City in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to SGN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Head to Ho Chi Minh City in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SGN, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Ho Chi Minh City are often more affordable.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Ho Chi Minh City is warmest in March, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
With two days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Ho Chi Minh City.
The wettest time of year is July. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 29 days of rainfall.
Flying to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these major airlines make getting to Ho Chi Minh City a breeze:
Consider booking your SGN plane ticket with Myanmar Airways International. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 100% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
The local timezone at SGN is UTC+7.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to SGN. Book a room at any of these stays near Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Waste no time getting out there by booking a car hire in SGN. Grab your ride from Dichung Car Hire to experience corners of Ho Chi Minh City that most travellers miss.
Flights departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport complete their journey as scheduled 66% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Ho Chi Minh City from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The distance from SGN to central Ho Chi Minh City is about 5 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to SGN, expect a drive to the centre of around 15 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
If you want to stay near the action in Ho Chi Minh City, unpack your bags at one of these top options:
Ho Chi Minh City highlights
Step off your flight to Ho Chi Minh City and go straight to these must-visit attractions:
Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise: A classic spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
Saigon Zoo And Botanical Garden: Here's where you can hit the pause button while exploring Ho Chi Minh City. This park is roughly 10 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Notre Dame Square: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 10 kilometres south-east of the heart of Ho Chi Minh City in District 1.
How to get to Biên Hòa from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The nearby city of Biên Hòan is about 29 kilometres from SGN. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 55 minutes.
Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Can Giuoc
If Can Giuoc is on your itinerary, public transport will take around 1 hour 55 minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. This city is about 24 kilometres from SGN.
The drive time to Can Giuoc is roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Vietnam
Vietnam isn't done impressing you yet. Venture on to Biên Hòa, located around 23 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City. Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà have to be on your must-see list.
Can Tho is another top destination in Vietnam and is roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Hit some of the best spots right away at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
About 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City, La Gi is well worth the journey. Big reasons to visit include Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and Công viên Wonder Hill.
