Flying from Knoxville Airport (TYS) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City 12 hours ahead of Knoxville.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your TYS to SGN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Handy information about Knoxville Airport (TYS)
TYS is located at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
76% of flights taking off from Knoxville Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Knoxville Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Knoxville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to TYS? If you've booked an early flight from Knoxville Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're arriving on a late Knoxville Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SGN:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
Increase your chances of scoring a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Knoxville Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Ho Chi Minh City in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Knoxville Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from TYS to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are key reasons to visit.
