Flying from Da Nang Airport (DAD) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Every week, there are 226 Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DAD to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, so jetting to Ho Chi Minh City (and then visiting more of Vietnam!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Vietnam Airlines.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DAD to SGN flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DAD and SGN:
Hanoi Airport
Siem Reap–Angkor Airport
Dalat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Da Nang Airport (DAD) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is R 366. A round-trip ticket is currently R 696. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from DAD to SGN by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Da Nang Airport (DAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Da Nang Airport, data shows 62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Da Nang Airport from central Da Nang, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DAD:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and explore corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
Lock in your flight from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City 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).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAD to SGN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
