Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SGN to CPT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and CPT include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is R 7,641. A return fare right now is R 16,695. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SGN to CPT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SGN to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights that take off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SGN? If you've booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CPT if you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its must-visit sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, your itinerary will be busy.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
