Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City four hours behind Melbourne.
Flights from MEL to SGN start at 00:30 — the earliest with VietJet Air. The latest departure is at 16:40 with Jetstar. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights.
Your MEL to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Ho Chi Minh City (and then other parts of Vietnam) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
With a dependable 84.48% of services arriving as scheduled, Vietnam Airlines has the best on-time performance for MEL to SGN flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and SGN:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is $222. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $406. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MEL to SGN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel near SGN if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover parts of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
Increase your likelihood of getting the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
