Travelling from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Chengdu. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) departing from here.
The average length of a direct Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Chengdu. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City.
The busiest route is from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Take your pick of 10 direct services every week. VietJet Air operates a 3am departure between TFU and SGN.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chengdu to SGN.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
You can take a direct flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) departing from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
You'll find a direct flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport with Sichuan Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from TFU.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Sichuan Airlines from TFU to SGN.
With a dependable 91.07% of services landing on schedule, Sichuan Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Travelling from central Chengdu to TFU takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from TFU make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
CTU is around 16 kilometres from central Chengdu. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your Chengdu to SGN flight:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 84% of flights leaving here land when expected.
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Have a late flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near SGN and get cosy, quick:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. The time it takes to get to the centre by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is R 1,819. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,486. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chengdu to SGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). February is when most people travel to Ho Chi Minh City. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
Book a Chengdu to SGN plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
Your Ho Chi Minh City visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include War Remnants Museum, Saigon Opera House and Notre Dame Square.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City, La Gi is another favourite stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and Bikini Beach.