Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Sydney.
Every week, there are 70 Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, take the 10:15 VietJet Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 16:25 with Jetstar.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SYD to SGN flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. When you're ready to start your Ho Chi Minh City adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Vietnam:
Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.
Vietnam Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for SYD to SGN flights, with 82.76% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and SGN:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
P7,887 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Return flights start at P14,380. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from SYD to SGN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SYD to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel near SGN if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't the typical tourist stops. Check out the deals from Dichung Car Hire.
Boost your chances of scoring a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to SGN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam you should also see. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
