Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is four hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Every week, there are 16 Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 19:30 VietJet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:40 with Jetstar.
For a stress-free journey, turn up 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 SYD flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport. When you're ready to start your Sydney adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Australia:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Vietnam Airlines.
Jetstar tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SGN to SYD flights, with 80.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SGN and SYD:
Guangzhou Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
R 1,402 is the lowest price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,229. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from SGN to SYD by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SGN to SYD.
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Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights that depart Ho Chi Minh City Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel close to SYD if you're catching a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Sydney Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and discover more of Sydney and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Sydney Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sydney based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to SYD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to check off its leading sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, your itinerary will be busy.
Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without a visit to Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.