Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Orlando: what you need to know
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4. The city is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City, where Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your flight from SGN to Orlando. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from SGN to Orlando, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you have a passport from Vietnam, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
SGN is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 43 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near SGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Orlando
$720 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,679. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SGN to Orlando if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for flight tickets from SGN to Orlando every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando takes about 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Consider booking a hotel close to MCO if you're catching a late flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Once your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 36 minutes by car. Central Orlando is approximately 48 kilometres from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 3 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SFB. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from SGN to Orlando at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Orlando
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando. July is the busiest month to travel to Orlando. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from SGN to Orlando sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Orlando right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Orlando:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Orlando itinerary.
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