Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Tokyo is two hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Choose from 28 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest you can take. VietJet Air operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SGN to NRT flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Tokyo (and then other corners of Japan) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with J-Air on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier operating SGN to NRT flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and NRT include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
$190 is the lowest price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Return flights start at $415. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SGN to NRT.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SGN:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
If you're coming in on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near NRT:
Grab a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Tokyo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to NRT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.













