Travelling from Dalat Airport (DLI) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Dalat.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest available. Vietnam Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.
To ensure you get on your DLI to SGN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. When you're ready to start your Ho Chi Minh City holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Vietnam:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Vietnam Airlines.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DLI to SGN flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DLI and SGN:
Hanoi Airport
Haiphong Airport
Vinh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalat Airport (DLI) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
At the moment, R 475 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,169. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DLI to SGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DLI to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dalat Airport (DLI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dalat Airport, 69% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Dalat Airport from central Dalat, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DLI:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel near SGN if you're on a late Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
Improve your chances of getting a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Dalat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DLI to SGN in January if you like travelling 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 loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just waiting to be explored. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are highlights.
