Flying from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is 13 hours ahead of Houston. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Houston to SGN. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Houston to SGN with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAH and SGN include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Houston to SGN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Have a late flight from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near SGN and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City is around 5 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is $1,075. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,801. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to SGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). February is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Book a Houston to SGN plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ho Chi Minh City:
War Remnants Museum and Saigon Opera House are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Ho Chi Minh City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Notre Dame Square.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Can Tho will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City, La Gi is another essential stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and Bikini Beach.
