Travelling from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your DCA to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport is a sought-after stop between DCA and SGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Currently, $727 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,424. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DCA to SGN if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DCA to SGN.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
To get to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DCA:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel near SGN if you have a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that don't always get the spotlight.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart move.
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 driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Ho Chi Minh City in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DCA to SGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Journey about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its popular sights. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Vietnam, consider Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are key reasons to visit.