Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City 15 hours ahead of Portland.
Give yourself enough time to make your PDX to SGN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport is a popular stop between PDX and SGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
$931 is currently the best price for a one-way Portland Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,695. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PDX to SGN if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Portland Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
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Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX land on time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel close to SGN if you're catching a late Portland Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Dichung Car Rental.
Reserve your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you want to explore Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 34ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam you'll want to see. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.