Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, making Hong Kong one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
You can take your pick of 38 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights.
Your SGN to HKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, so getting to Hong Kong (and then seeing more parts of China!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific on this route.
With an impressive 82.0% of services arriving on schedule, United has the best on-time record for SGN to HKG flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SGN and HKG:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
Da Nang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Right now, R 1,052 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,679. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from SGN to HKG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SGN to HKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of the departures from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKG if you're on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Hong Kong in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to HKG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
