Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Chengdu is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from SGN to TFU start from 07:50 — the first with Sichuan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with VietJet Air. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SGN to TFU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Chengdu (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch with Sichuan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Sichuan Airlines on this route.
Sichuan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SGN to TFU flights. An exceptional 96.43% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SGN and TFU include:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight is R 1,513. A return fare right now is R 3,061. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SGN to TFU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SGN to TFU is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights that depart 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 about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
December is the busiest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Chengdu in March.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to TFU in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Tianshui is another essential stop in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without seeing Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.



