Travelling from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) departing from here.
Ho Chi Minh City is 14 hours ahead of San Diego. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from San Diego to SGN. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Finding a stopover on your flight from San Diego to SGN is a cinch. Whether you want to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A popular stop when flying out of San Diego International Airport (SAN) is Narita International Airport (NRT).
The distance from central San Diego to SAN is approximately 5 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SGN:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 43 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
For a one-way ticket from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, R 8,737 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 15,576. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from San Diego to SGN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Ho Chi Minh City, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Ho Chi Minh City. The warmest month is March. Book your flights from San Diego to SGN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap flights from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
Start your Ho Chi Minh City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
TMT Food Co, Ltd. And Giáo xứ Bình Sơn are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Ho Chi Minh City travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Công Ty Tnhh Quint Major Industrial Việt Nam.
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