Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is six hours behind Auckland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your AKL to SGN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AKL and SGN:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, $301 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $808. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from AKL to SGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AKL to SGN.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights departing from Auckland Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near AKL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Reserve your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks before your departure to lock in the best possible deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AKL to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If you want to check out another corner of Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are key highlights.
