Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Cape Town.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CPT to SGN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPT and SGN:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
R 7,472 is the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 12,541. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to SGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPT to SGN.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination on time.
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that are off the usual tourist route. Find your perfect set of wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to explore Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to SGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another favourite destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without visiting Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
