Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
Osaka is two hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Flights from SGN to KIX start at 00:10 — the first with Vietnam Airlines. The last service of the day is at 01:50 with Vietnam Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SGN to KIX flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Vietnam Airlines has direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Osaka — and maybe even more of Japan if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for SGN to KIX flights is Vietnam Airlines.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and KIX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hangzhou Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
R 2,407 is currently the best price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,048. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SGN to KIX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from SGN to KIX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights that take off from Ho Chi Minh City Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
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Book your ride from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport at least a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
November is the busiest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Osaka in March.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to KIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Osaka. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Japan, consider Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among its highlights.





