Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City is four hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Every week, there are 16 Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, take the 10:15 VietJet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 16:25 with Jetstar.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SYD to SGN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can travel nonstop to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating SYD to SGN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SYD and SGN:
San Francisco International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
$232 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. A return flight starts at $475. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to SGN, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SYD to SGN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney Airport, 66% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're getting in on a late Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
Book your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Sydney Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover other parts of Vietnam. Journey around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its popular sights. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without dropping by Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.







